may 27, 1919 - Swanee - Al Jolson
Description:
This song was the top song of the decade. It stayed on the Billboard charts for 18 weeks beginning in May of 1920. It later became a part of the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Al Jolson also created notable tunes like "California, Here I Come" and "April Showers," and both were exceptionally popular in the 1920s.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 27, 1919
Now
~ 106 years ago