Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950), born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer, comedian, and actor, and the first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America. His career lasted from 1911 until his death in 1950, during which time he was commonly dubbed "the world's greatest entertainer.” Numerous well-known singers were influenced by his music, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, and Elvis Presley.
Give My Regards to Broadway
Al Jolson Lyrics
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Remember me to Herald Square
Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street
That I will soon be there
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old-time throng
Give my regards to Old Broadway
Did you ever see two Yankees
Part upon a foreign shore?
When the good ship's just about to start
For Old New York once more?
With tear-dimmed eye, they say goodbye
They're friends, without a doubt
When the man on the pier shouts, "let them clear"
As the ship strikes out
Give my regards to Broadway
Remember me to Herald Square
Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street
That I will soon be there
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old-time throng
Give my regards to Old Broadway
And say that I'll be there, 'ere long
Give my regards to Broadway
Remember me to Herald Square
Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street
That I will soon be there
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old-time throng
Give my regards to Old Broadway
And say that I'll be there, 'ere long
The song "Give My Regards to Broadway" by Al Jolson is a tribute to the bustling entertainment district in New York City. Jolson begins the song by asking the listener to pass along his greetings to Broadway, Herald Square, and 42nd Street. He expresses his desire to return to the old-time throng, which hints at a sense of nostalgia for his earlier days in the area. The song takes on a more poignant tone as Jolson describes the emotional farewells that take place between two Yankees as they depart from a foreign shore and set sail for New York. As the ship takes off, they say goodbye, knowing that they will soon be reunited on familiar ground.
The lyrics of "Give My Regards to Broadway" encapsulate the sense of excitement and anticipation that many people feel when they think about New York City. The song has become an iconic representation of the city's entertainment culture and has been covered by many famous musicians over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Give my regards to Broadway
Please extend my greetings to Broadway
Remember me to Herald Square
Please convey my regards to Herald Square
Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street
Please inform everyone at Forty-Second Street
That I will soon be there
That I will be there shortly
Whisper of how I'm yearning
Quietly mention how I am longing
To mingle with the old-time throng
To mix with the nostalgic crowd
Give my regards to Old Broadway
Please pass on my greetings to the old Broadway
And say that I'll be there, 'ere long
And tell them I'll be there very soon
Did you ever see two Yankees
Have you ever seen two Americans
Part upon a foreign shore?
Saying goodbye in a foreign country?
When the good ship's just about to start
When the ship is ready to depart
For Old New York once more?
Heading back to New York once again?
With tear-dimmed eye, they say goodbye
With teary eyes, they say their farewells
They're friends, without a doubt
They are clearly good friends
When the man on the pier shouts, "let them clear"
When the man on the dock calls out, "clear the way"
As the ship strikes out
And the ship sets sail
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE M COHAN
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