Whispering Jack Smith

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Whispering Jack Smith, born Jacob Schmidt, was a popular singer of the 20's and 30's. While he didn't actually whisper, he did sing softly and quietly, very close to his microphone, and often dropped into plain speech. This created an intimate effect that separated him from other singers of the time. Or did so, that is, up until he began to be widely imitated. Although it is true he inhaled some poison gas in World War I, this was not, as is sometimes stated, the reason for his vocal style. He was capable of singing loudly if he wanted to. He is probably best rem… read more
Whispering Jack Smith, born Jacob Schmidt, was a popular singer of the 20's and 30's. While he didn't actually whisper, he did sing softly and quietly, very close to his microphone, and often dropped into plain speech. This created an intimate effect that separated him from ot… read more
Whispering Jack Smith, born Jacob Schmidt, was a popular singer of the 20's and 30's. While he didn't actually whisper, he did sing softly and quietly, very close to his microphone, and often dropped into plain speech. This created an intimate effect that separated him from other singers of the time. Or did so, that is, up until he began to be wid… read more

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1 Blue Heaven Me & My Shadow
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2 Whispering Jack Smith Popular 1920's Jazz Vocals (Recorded 1925-1940) Me & My Shadow (Recorded 1926)
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3 1925-1940 - The Best Of Me and My Shadow
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4 Play track 1925-1940 - The Best Of Miss Annabelle Lee
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5 1925-1940 - The Best Of Sunshine
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6 Give Me a Little Kiss, Will Ya Huh? Give Me a Little Kiss, Will Ya Huh?
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7 Me & My Shadow I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
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8 Whispering Jack Smith A SLAVE TO LOVE
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9 Whispering Jack Smith Popular 1920's Jazz Vocals (Recorded 1925-1940) Don't Be a Fool, You Fool (Recorded 1926)
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10 Me And My Shadow 1927 Me And My Shadow 1927
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  1. 815 listeners

    1 Aug 2011 · 25 tracks

    1925-1940 - The Best Of
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  2. 424 listeners

    2000 · 24 tracks

    Me and My Shadow
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  3. 242 listeners

    21 Nov 2014 · 21 tracks

    Whispering Jack Smith Popular 1920's Jazz Vocals (Recorded 1925-1940)
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  4. 127 listeners

    15 Sep 2005 · 25 tracks

    'S Wonderful
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