"Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider" by Al Jolson 04 Jun 1941

About this episode

Al Jolson pays tribute to Eddie Cantor's wedding anniversary by performing 'Ida' on his radio program.

Appearing on Eddie Cantor's radio program on June 4, 1941, Al paid tribute to Eddie's wedding anniversary by singing "Ida" in tribute to Eddie's wife of 27 years. After the song, Eddie noted Al's generosity with his payment for the broadcast. There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

People in this episode

Guest: Al Jolson

Topics covered

• music
• radio program
• tribute
• wedding anniversary
• performance

Keywords

• Al Jolson
• Eddie Cantor
• Ida
• radio program
• 1941
• tribute
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider

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