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frenchharp1 (October 1, 2008 at 2:27 pm)
1900 henry Burr the original version i think
HartfordTommy (August 22, 2008 at 11:39 am)
I was all set to give this five stars. Instead, I gave it one star. Here's why: your video accompaniement ranges from being a mere distraction from the song, which is the feature, to becoming a downright indictment having nothing to do with Jolson's interpretation of the song. The fact may be that he was a difficult SOB in life, but he was no hater, no racist, and on stage, he was pure art, love, and honest sincerity. This video spoils the song and dishonors jews, blacks and Jolson, period.
Lapetiteangel (August 17, 2008 at 1:46 am)
I agree with you ByGoneBlues. I love Elvis's version...it's something about his voice that just leaves me in awe as I hear the song and after it too. Al Jolson doesn't sing it bad either, he was after all the original but I prefer Elvis's version...
georgestarr72 (August 9, 2008 at 6:17 pm)
...this vers is good,but is different stil from Elvis´s we dont have to put them on critick this way,there is no meaning.Two different men is singing the same melody.I personaly like Presley´s vers.
pumepots (August 9, 2008 at 4:04 pm)
Jolson makes you feel the song.
CarlDuke (August 7, 2008 at 3:40 am)
Elvis did this song a favor to his manager, the famous Col. Tom Parker, who was a great, great Jolson fan.
GOD711 (August 2, 2008 at 11:31 am)
This is from a huge fan of Elvis. Anyone who listens to this, then the version from Elvis, and concludes Elvis is better, just is not an objective listener. Frankly, when I heard Elvis do the spoken section, I never believed it. Al Jolson nailed it. He was emotional and the listener felt his sorrow. Elvis was great, but come on, this is a "no brainer".
wellgday (July 5, 2008 at 12:24 am)
I learn something everyday.
Jaceves12 (June 28, 2008 at 7:43 pm)
great thank you.
kgus123 (June 13, 2008 at 8:56 am)
Thanks for the clip, I didn't know about the Jolson version.
Considering Presley's vocal style and the arrangement, it's obvious that he was chennelling the Ink Spots in his recording. |
