Avalon
Al Jolson
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I found my love in Avalon Beside the bay. I left my love in Avalon And I sailed away. I dream of her in Avalon From dusk till dawn. So I think I'll travel on To Avalon. Every morn' my memories stray Across the sea where flying fishes play. And as the night is falling I find that I'm recalling That blissful all-enthralling day. Beside the bay. And I sailed away. I dream of her in Avalon From dusk till dawn. So I think I'll travel on To Avalon.
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10 facts about this song
Writer"Avalon" is a popular 1920s song written by Al Jolson, Buddy DeSylva and Vincent Rose. It is connected with the Broadway musical "Sinbad", where it was first performed by Al Jolson.
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SingerAl Jolson rose to fame through performing in blackface, a controversial and often criticized style of entertainment at the time.
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Co-PerformerCab Calloway, another critically acclaimed singer from the Jazz Age, also had performances of this song, bringing a unique energy to it.
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StyleJolson's rendition of "Avalon" is known for its smooth and affecting expression, while Calloway's version is renowned for its vigorous and animated presentation.
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Plagiarism CaseThe composers of "Avalon" faced a lawsuit for possible copyright infringement because the song bore striking similarities to a work by the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. They lost the case and had to pay damages to Puccini’s publisher.
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InfluenceDespite the case, "Avalon" became a standard in the Jazz music world and many established musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, and Ella Fitzgerald, have covered it.
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PopularityIt has been one of Al Jolson's most successful chart hits, reaching number 2 on Billboard Magazine's charts in 1921.
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Cultural ContextThe song's title, "Avalon", refers to Avalon, a city situated on Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of California. This venue was a popular getaway destination for Hollywood celebrities during the 1920s when the song was written.
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Film AppearanceThe song is featured in the 1946 biographical movie "The Jolson Story", where it is performed by Larry Parks, dubbing Al Jolson's voice.
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RecognitionIn 1998, "Avalon" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, signifying its historical and cultural relevance.
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