In his day, during the first half of the Twentieth Century, Eddie Cantor was a huge star of stage and film, a true rival to Al Jolson. His big break came with Ziegfeld s Frolics in 1916, followed by the famous Follies in later years. This new JASMINE compilation is culled from his Hollywood films between 1930 and 1947, and includes his most famous song Makin Whoopee . 24 tracks, a generous 73 plus minutes. If you're a newborn Eddie Cantor aficionado and wish to get a good sampling of his music, I would highly recommend starting right here. "Whoopee" gives you a few of the hits Cantor is best known for ("Makin' Whoopee," "Mandy," "If You Knew Susie"), as well as a good dose of quality tunes that didn't make past compilation rounds that often. This is by no means a complete collection if you like Eddie Cantor, but I do consider this CD an essential.This is an awesome dose of Eddie Cantor!
Eddie Cantor springs to life with this rebirth" of some of his most memorable performances that until now were lost somewhere in a studio vault. Eddie really delivers with a collection of 18 songs and 3 skits and is joined by the likes of Connie Russell, Helen O'Connell, Shemp Howard and the Three Stooges, and many more. 1950-59/b&w/approx. 60 min/NR.
From the Vaults 1 Music Artist : Eddie Cantor Music Label : Original Cast Record Release Date : 2010-01-19 Artistopia's Price :$27.98
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The American comedian, singer, actor & Broadway songwriter known as the Apostle of Pep delivers some hilarious skits, never-recorded songs, a few duets and typically outlandish, eye-rolling behavior (but then, they didn't call him Banjo Eyes for nothing!). 1950-59/b&w/90 min/NR.
Eddie Cantor shines in a second collection of 18 songs and 3 skits, including Wait Til the Sun Shines Nellie, Golden Wedding Day, I Want A Girl, Ballin' the Jack, For Me & My Gal and many more. Watch for duets with Connie Russell and Johnny Johnston plus one of the last performances by Shemp Howard & the Three Stooges! 1950-59/b&w/approx. 1 hr/NR.
