Jerry Lewis on Al Jolson

It's been no secret that Jerry Lewis, who started out as a stand-up comedian and eventually captured all facets of show business, is a Jolson fan. Every year, as he raised millions of dollars for muscular dystrophy research and treatment, he made at least one Jolson song, "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody," part of the program. But Jerry's work with Jolson material goes back further than many might think. In 1959, he starred in a television adaptation of The Jazz Singer, with Jack Robin portrayed as a comedian rather than a singer; chanting the Kol Nidre prayer in synagogue in a clown's make-up in the dramatic closing of the show. And a few years before, he recorded several Jolson songs as part of an album, along with several other singles. Click below to hear his version of "My Mammy," recorded on April 30, 1957, and originally released on Decca #30345.

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Updated 10 Sep 00
Updated 08 Nov 20