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Norman Brooks (August 19, 1928 – September 14, 2006) was a Canadian singer, best known for his ability to sound like Al Jolson. He was born Norman Joseph Arie, the son of Lebanese parents, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1928. He played Jolson in the 1956 film, The Best Things in Life Are Free.
Charted at #17 on UK Singles chart in November 1954. Released as a single in July 1953 in the US. Orchestra directed by Joe Reisman. Written by Jack Berch and John Redmond.
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Hello Sunshine (Howard-Erwin) by Norman Brooks, orchestra conducted by Lou HaroldTwo minutes of exuberant Jolson-esque vocalizing (and plenty of banjo!) on t...
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Jul 15, 2009 · Norman Brooks - Hello Sunshine (1953) Tom Smith. 57.8K subscribers. Subscribed. 64. 9.4K views 14 years ago. Charted at #20 Billboard Pop in May 1953. Very similar voice to Al Jolson.
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Norman Brooks (August 19, 1928 – September 14, 2006) was a Canadian singer, best known for his ability to sound like Al Jolson. He was born Norman Joseph Arie, the son of Lebanese parents, in...
Singer, songwriter, pianist, actor, born Montreal of Lebanese parents, 19 Aug 1928, died there 14 Sep 2006.
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Sir Norman Everard Brookes (14 November 1877 – 28 September 1968) was an Australian tennis player. During his career he won three Grand Slam singles titles; Wimbledon in 1907 and 1914 (the first non-British born individual to do so) and the Australasian Championships in 1911.
