Al Jolson lived "The American Dream." Born in Lithuania, Jolson rose through the ranks of vaudeville as a comedian and a blackface "Mammy" singer. By 1920, he had become the biggest star on Broadway, ...
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After more than 20 years as a professional Al Jolson imitator, Eddy Ambrose can`t sing in church anymore. ”If I sing, I`ve got to go Jolson style. I can`t sing any other way,” said Ambrose, 62, a ...