Al Jolson Memorializers

For the better part of a century, entertainers have been hitching their wagons to Jolson's star, portraying the songs and image of Al Jolson with their own interpretations of his works. Here is an example of some of these endeavors.

Whether in voice, mannerisms, or selection of material, these talented individuals have devoted a significant segment of their lives to preserving the memory in tribute to the legacy of Al Jolson. Enjoy these vignettes into their talent.
In alphabetical order

Eddy Ambrose
Tony Babino
Clive Baldwin
Norman Brooks
William Campbell

Brian Conley
Gary Driscoll
Issi Dye
Ira Green
Richard Halpern

Vince Hill
David Hinde
David Lee
Dr. Bob Rosenberg
Rudy Wissler

In addition, recordings of Jolson songs have been compiled by several who are stars in their own right. Check out these entertainers who have performed and recorded Jolson songs, or songs of tribute to Al Jolson:

In alphabetical order

ABBA
Julie Andrews
Bugs Bunny
Mike Burstyn
Max Bygraves
Ray Charles
Cher
Maurice Chevalier
Doris Day
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Bobby Darin
Eddie Fisher
Everly Brothers

Connie Francis
Aretha Franklin
Judy Garland
Frank Gorshin
Merv Griffin
The Happenings
Dick Haymes
Brenda Lee
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis
Dean Martin
Don McLean
Jim Nabors
Barry O'Dowd

Tony Orlando and Dawn
Mandy Patinkin
Elvis Presley
Dorothy Provine
Eric Rogers
Jimmy Roselli
Frank Sinatra
Brent Spiner
Shirley Temple
Mel Torme
John Scott Trotter
Richard Tucker
Andy Williams
Jackie Wilson

And then there is this story about an Al Jolson Sound-Alike contest, and the rather peculiar contestant, as told by:

Al Jolson, himself!

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Updated 09 Dec 22