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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › April_Showers_(song)April Showers (song) - Wikipedia

    " April Showers " is a 1921 popular song composed by Louis Silvers with lyrics by B. G. De Sylva. [1] History. The song was introduced in the 1921 Broadway musical Bombo, where it was performed by Al Jolson. It became a well-known Jolson standard: the first of his several recordings of the song was on Columbia Records in October 1921.

  2. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: April Showers (1922) by Al ...

    Aug 24, 2023 · April Showers, a timeless classic written by Louis Silvers and B.G. DeSylva, holds a significant place in the history of American popular music. It was first introduced in the hit Broadway musical “Bombo” in 1921 and later popularized by the legendary Al Jolson. This heartwarming tune takes us on a journey through poignant emotions and ...

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  4. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: April Showers by Louis Silvers

    Apr 29, 2024 · “April Showers” is a timeless song composed by Buddy G. DeSylva and Louis Silvers. It is a whimsical and poignant piece that carries a deeper message beneath its charming melody. The song acknowledges the ups and downs of life, likening it to the changing weather patterns of April.

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  5. indianapublicmedia.org › afterglow › the-songs-ofThe Songs of 1921 | afterglow - Indiana Public Media

    First up, here’s a song from the show Bombo written by Louis Silvers with lyrics by Buddy DeSylva. This is Judy Garland in 1956 with the song “April Showers,” on Afterglow.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bombo_(musical)Bombo (musical) - Wikipedia

    Al Jolson as Gus between Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus in a scene from Bombo. Songs. Any Place Will Do With You; April Showers (words by B. G. de Sylva; music by Louis Silvers) Arcady (words & music by Jolson & DeSylva) The Barber In Seville (words and music by DeSylva and Jolson) Barefoot Days (by Al Wilson & Jas. A. Brennan)

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  8. davesmusicdatabase.blogspot.com › 2013 › 01Dave's Music Database: 50 years ago: Al Jolson hit #1 with ...

    Mar 17, 2023 · About the Song: “April Showers” ranks as “one of America’s greatest ballads.”. PS Louis Silvers composed the music and B.G. “Buddy” DeSylva wrote the lyrics. DeSylva worked with Jolson throughout his career. Silvers had worked as a composer, conductor, and vaudeville pianist.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Buddy_DeSylvaBuddy DeSylva - Wikipedia

    Los Angeles, California, U.S. Occupation (s) Songwriter, film producer, record executive. Song written by Buddy DeSylva. George Gard " Buddy " DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) [1] was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs, and along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs ...