The term AL JOLSON CLASSIC refers to two classic songs performed by Al Jolson, 'Swanee' and 'Me and My Shadow'. 'Swanee' was written by George Gershwin in 1919 and was one of the first songs to bring jazz elements into popular music. It was a major hit for Al Jolson and has been covered by many artists since. 'Me and My Shadow' was written by Billy Rose, Dave Dreyer, and Al Jolson in 1927 and is a popular duet song. It has been covered by many artists over the years and remains a classic.