Written in 1926, Al didn't record 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' and the flip 'No Sad Songs For Me' until 28th April 1950. Backing is by Gordon Jenkins and his ...
Record: Decca 27043 ... Recorded April 28, 1950.
Al Jolson enthusiast Pat Phillips sings Presley and Jolson's "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" in tribute to them both. (Presley type backing)
Charted at #10 in 1927. The last big hit of Henry Burr's career, but what a hit it was. Tastes had turned to jazzier styles and contemporary crooners, but there was ...