There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
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There's a Rainbow 'round My Shoulder is a 1928 song sung by Al Jolson
in the early Warner Brothers talking picture The Singing Fool
the same year. The song along with Sonny Boy
and I'm Sitting on Top of the World
, which was also in The Singing Fool became big hits. The song was written by Al Jolson, Billy Rose
and Dave Dreyer
.
Donald Peers
with two pianos recorded it at Royal Albert Hall, London on June 13, 1949 along with "Blue Skies
" and "If You Were the Only Girl (in the World)
". The medley was released by EMI
on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 9792.
Bobby Darin
also recorded this song.
Al Jolson
Al Jolson was an American singer, comedian and actor. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer"....
in the early Warner Brothers talking picture The Singing Fool
The Singing Fool
The Singing Fool is a 1928 musical drama Part-Talkie motion picture which was released by Warner Brothers. The film starred Al Jolson and was a follow-up to his previous film, The Jazz Singer...
the same year. The song along with Sonny Boy
Sonny Boy (song)
"Sonny Boy" is a song written by Ray Henderson, Bud De Sylva, and Lew Brown. The hyper-sentimental tearjerker was featured in the 1928 talkie The Singing Fool. Sung by Al Jolson, the 1928 recording was a hit and stayed at #1 for 12 weeks in the charts and was a million seller...
and I'm Sitting on Top of the World
I'm Sitting on Top of the World
"I'm Sitting on Top of the World" is a popular song.The music was written by Ray Henderson, the lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. The song was published in 1925.The song was first recorded by either Art Gillham or Al Jolson...
, which was also in The Singing Fool became big hits. The song was written by Al Jolson, Billy Rose
Billy Rose
William "Billy" Rose was an American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist. He is credited with many famous songs, notably "Me and My Shadow" , "It Happened in Monterey" and "It's Only a Paper Moon"...
and Dave Dreyer
Dave Dreyer
Dave Dreyer is a composer and pianist born on September 22, 1894 in Brooklyn, New York. He died on March 2, 1967 in New York City. He started off as a pianist with vaudeville greats such as Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, Belle Baker, and Frank Fay. In 1923 he worked for the Irving Berlin Music Company....
.
Donald Peers
Donald Peers
Donald Peers was a popular Welsh singer. His best remembered rendition and signature song was "In a Shady Nook by a Babbling Brook".-Biography:...
with two pianos recorded it at Royal Albert Hall, London on June 13, 1949 along with "Blue Skies
Blue Skies (song)
-History:The song was composed in 1926 as a last minute addition to the Rodgers and Hart musical, Betsy. Although the show only ran for 39 performances, "Blue Skies" was an instant success, with audiences on opening night demanding 24 encores of the piece from star, Belle Baker. During the final...
" and "If You Were the Only Girl (in the World)
If You Were the Only Girl (in the World)
"If You Were the Only Girl " is a popular song written by Nat D. Ayer with lyrics by Clifford Grey. The song was published in 1916. It was republished in 1946...
". The medley was released by EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 9792.
Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin , born Walden Robert Cassotto, was an American singer, actor and musician.Darin performed in a range of music genres, including pop, rock, jazz, folk and country...
also recorded this song.