Al Jolson "When I Leave The World Behind"

[Myturntospeakout]

They don't write songs, or produce singers, like this any more. Shame.

[TheMrtelboy1965]

this song is beautiful my dad was a big jolson fan we had this song played at my father's funeral thx for posting

[Arsenal52100]

Thinking of you Uncle Tony.RIP.

[MrJockshaw]

great departing from this world song!i will request it at my own demise!

[CarlDuke]

Thanks for posting this wonderful Berlin song, as done by Jolie. There is another very fine version on youtube by Eddie Fisher, who was also among Irving's favorite singers, though I believe Jolson was #1 with Berlin.

[sammipink1]

this was my late husbands favourite singer and song played at his funeral great memories thank you for posting

[2havago]

He and Irving forgot to tell us 'he left us his voice' also! - Well done David ... :D

[Jolson1950]

@2havago It's amazing that the voice of Jolson is still well known today, over 60 years after he passed away. Just goes to show the power of his voice and personality.

[kleptyklump]

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you!!

[Jolson1950]

@kleptyklump It's a lovely version of a wonderful old song - and so suited to the Jolson style

[Gumlegs]

Thank you so much for posting. Outstanding version!

[Jolson1950]

@Gumlegs As we know, Jolson liked to interpret a song in different ways. This is a particularly good interpretation of When i Leave The World Behind

[et7waage1]

So nice, thanks for sharing!

[Jolson1950]

@et7waage1 my pleasure

[bramblehoney]

Enjoyed this. Not heard this version before. Inimitable voice.

[Jolson1950]

@bramblehoney Pleased that you enjoyed it. Al Jolson's voice just kept on getting better and better over the years. A wonderful entertainer.