Al Jolson - Lyrics Layers

Al Jolson

Top songs meanings

Sonny boy
Mammy

About Al Jolson

Al Jolson was a celebrated American singer, comedian, and actor, born in 1886 in present-day Lithuania. He gained immense popularity in the early 20th century and was known as 'The World's Greatest Entertainer.' Jolson's career skyrocketed with his dynamic stage presence and pioneering work in the musical film 'The Jazz Singer' (1927). Jolson's music often explored themes of comfort and nostalgia, resonating with feelings of motherly and parental love. His songs frequently conveyed a yearning to return home and emphasized resilience and emotional strength. These heartfelt themes made his music deeply relatable and emotionally powerful to his audience.

Most popular topics

Home Motherhood Longing Comfort of Home Motherly Love

Related artists

Paul Whiteman
Fred Astaire
Bing Crosby
Vera Lynn
Louis Armstrong
Ethel Waters
Irving Berlin
Doris Day

Top songs and artists

Top songs

Golden (HUNTR/X) Kpop Demon Hunters Cast
JUST A BOY drINsaNE
Golden HUNTR/X
No Batidão ZXKAI
Papaoutai Stromae
À la Vie, Petite Fleur Benetti House Bar
YUKON Justin Bieber
Drag Path Twenty One Pilots
DtMF Bad Bunny
mangetout Wet Leg

Top artists

Eminem Eminem
Udo Jürgens Udo Jürgens
Bad Bunny Bad Bunny
Harpa Cristã Harpa Cristã
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift

View all artists

All artists

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
#

Theme

love © 2026 Lyrics Layers