Are You Lonesome Tonight? Al Jolson & Elvis Presley Duet
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- So many don't know that Elvis' version of ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT was heavily based on Al Jolson's recording on it from 1948. It's said that Elvis recorded this song because his mother loved Jolson's version so much.
Anyway, attempts have been made over the years to combine both recordings for a Jolson/Elvis duet, but due to both versions being in different keys, many said it was impossible.
Well, thanks to some of these new AI programs that allow you to separate vocals from recordings, I was able to create my best attempt at combining them for a duet that FOR SURE would have happened if Jolson had lived into the TV era.
I had to pitch shift every aspect of these recordings to make them fit - Jolson's voice, Elvis' voice as well as the backing track. Also had to play with Jolson's vocals to help them "fit" Elvis' phrasing a bit more. I also added a bit of studio chatter at the beginning to make it feel more "real". Elvis' vocals are also a combination of 2 different takes of that song as well.
Not Al
@@grouchosays interesting theory. Care to explain how you know its not Al?
@@nigeldreinerI was a professional musician for 50 years. I have devoted my life to listening to music, instruments and voices carefully. While I would never claim infallibility I am close. Second, I have been listening to Al since around 1958. I know the sound of his voice extremely well. That’s not his voice. Not enough schmaltz. Not nasal enough. Third, I have devoted my life to reading about the careers of iconic performers. I have never heard of a duet of Elvis and Al. Elvis and Sinatra yes. Elvis and AL no. Just my 2 cents.
@grouchosays well it absolutely is Al. His voice was just pitched up a key and Elvis was pitched down a key so they would match.
@@nigeldreiner not arguing.
@grouchosays I mean, I made it. And those were the exact elements used - if you don't believe it then I don't know what else to say. Thanks for listening though.
The two best pop singers of the 20th Century
Ol' Blue Eyes would disagree.
I have mused how sad it was Al Jolson had died before Presley became a star. I thought they would have done some duets together, as Al and Bing had before. I guess I was not the only one who thought so!
2 KINGS , different era's, at the top of the entertainment pyramid. What an inspired digital collaboration !
It took me a long time to convince friends and family that Al Jolson recorded Are you Lonsome Tonight long before Elvis Presley: actually it was Elvis's mothers favourites Jolson song.
Al Jolson recorded "Are You Lonesome"? News to me. I do know he died in 1950...
Gladys Presley would have loved this duet.
My dad loved al Jolson,we were brought up on his music.
*The Greatest Entertainer & The King of Rock & Roll!*
Do you get the unexpected tenderness they both put into every song? Men with nothing to prove.
The Voices of Their Time Together!❤
so did a lot of us out here JOLSON was HARD TO FORGET
Two kings of entertainment from different eras; I would have loved them to have both met and duetted this in real time.
Complete chills when Elvis starts signing. This duet is so sweet
Great version by two great singers.
Two kings at their best!
Pure magic. I could try to be more evaluative and suggest that Jolson's voice could have used a little volume to add to his natural warmth and depth of presentation. But this was simply magic for the few moments that it lasted as a performance and the great memory it leaves behind.,
Two great voices need never fear competition, they can only enhance each other!
Great genuine comment!
Two true legends RIP
This is beautiful. Listened to it like 10 times now.
How remarkable that they both sang it in the same key. This is brillian Nigel.
They didn't ;) That was some computer magic at work! Thank you for the compliment!
Obviously, Elvis is singing in a lower key.
Actually Elvis was pitched down a key and Jolson up - so they match! @Bigbadwhitecracker
Slick. How great they were albeit different eras. kind of unbelievable. Who ever did this is genius.
My father's favorite singer and mine sang the same song. Al Jolson et Elvis, ça me fait verser une larme. Des quatre, il ne reste que moi à 72 ans.
What a fabulous recording! I always thought they were the absolute top of their totally different entertainment worlds, and you have managed to combine them...and it's said there's nothing new under the sun! Now we know better!
Nice job on this. I'm happy to see there is another crazy person out there doing mixes like this.. Great work.
So much work and such a beautiful result! My Dad's best with my Mom's best, this is so touching and magic. Congratulations Nigel!
Wow - thank you!!!
WE highly encourage you to keep at it Nigel!!
A Masters touch to TWO LEGENDS!! Fantastic!!!
You are a true artist! Absolutely brilliant That definitely took some work. :)
Awesome how this was put together
Magic :)
Wonderful Nigel - Lord I wish there could have been more!!!!
Excellent
Incredible work!
Fabulous! Just fabulous!
BRILLANT Did Not Know THEY Sang Together Kings FOR Sure Rip God BLESS
I love Elvis and Al! Lol!
Love it!
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!
Magical, other-worldly
WoW ! Love this, XXX.
Both were called "The King," both created an industry of people imitating them & both died suddenly & unexpectedly.
I am a bit of a nut case when it comes to Jolson! Sorry folks, but "Dats ma sentiments!" as Jolie used to say!
Wonderful and amazing! I read a long time ago that Elvis recorded the song after Col. Parker requested it bc his wife loved it so much.
Brilliant !!!
2 fantastic singers :)
Magnificent treat!
Bravo! Nay, bravissimo!! 👏
Brilliant🇬🇧🎶❤️🎶🇬🇧
Maybe next Nigel Sweet Sixteen with Como and If I only had a match with Sinatra?
Wonderful
This is great.
Fabulous👍
Love this
Beautiful! What a great idea.
Very fun Nigel!
Amazing work dude!!
This did not include the spoken part by each artist. those two were the same because Elvis used exactly the same lyrics and spoken past as Jolson's. However, this creation is absolute genious. Elvis also recorded "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" in the same manner as The Ink Spots.
Cool
Nice blend...Jolson never sounded better , being dead for ten years before Elvis made His first recording of this 1926 classic in 1960.
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ounce supon a time-
IT might still be somewhere on you tube? Jolie dueting with himself and Perry Como and check out www.jolson.org
Good work. Take 72??
Just a random studio chatter clip from the Jolson Story Outtakes :)
What program?
Should add Sinatra
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Sure aint Jolson!!
I thought it was just me that was cracking up!! Still damned good though😄
Reading the above description, maybe it is Jolson - I'm lost😳😳
@@mica412 What do you mean it's not Jolson? It is. And Elvis.
@@nigeldreiner - See my reply on the Wild About Facebook page☺️
mica steph or you could just copy paste it here.
Thanks for uploading! If you have a second, I recorded a cover of Jason Isbell. As a fellow music fan, I'd love if you'd take a listen. It's on my page. Hope you like it!
Great but that's not elvis listen closley
Whatever you say...
@@nigeldreiner
There are some real idiots out there Nigel.
Really?? In that case (if you’re going to get picky), it’s spelled closely…not closley. As Nigel Dreiner has typed “…whatever you say…”.
Mr. Dreiner….excellent mix with video. Thanks…Mac
Jolson was a narcissist with a big voice. Period. Can't stand the phoniness All his life he was constantly in love..with himself
Ok? Move along then
JM
No matter what you think of someone’s personal life, you still can’t deny their talent.
None of us are perfect, just look in the mirror.
You are so right Sonny.
Jolson worked harder than anyone perfecting his talent. Nothing phony about him. What you saw & heard is what you got like it or not. I’m 80 years old and his voice still brings chill bumps on my neck. There is none like Jolson and never will be. Everyone has their likes & dislikes, but a person with class keeps their criticism of others to themselves.
@@grampy2014 Right on!
Whatever Jolson wasn’t, his natural talent stood out; back then you had to be good, no gimmicks to aid you. Same with Elvis, raw natural talent.
The two best ballad singers of the 20th century.
I totally agree with you.
Wonderful