Al Bernard, The Boy from Dixie
Often referred to as a “vaudeville singer” or a “singing comedian”, Al Bernard (Alfred Aloysius Bernard, 1888-1949) was primarily a recording artist, one who was both prolific (4,000 recordings according to his NY Times obit though that sounds like a stretch) and hugely successful. His career as a live performer, prior to recording, is murky. It’s […]