Columbia matrix 47217. Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) / Al Jolson

TitleSource
Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) (Primary title)Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Maurice Abrahams (composer)
Sam M. Lewis (lyricist)
Joe Young (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label; sheet music.
PersonnelNotes
Al Jolson (vocalist : baritone vocal)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with orchestra
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
12/11/1916 New York, New York 1 Unknown
12/11/1916 New York, New York 2 Unknown
12/11/1916 New York, New York 3 Master Columbia A2169 10-in.

Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) / Al Jolson

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Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) / Al Jolson - Columbia A2169 - Take 3 - 12/11/1916
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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Columbia matrix 47217. Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) / Al Jolson," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000024500/47217-Pray_for_sunshine_But_always_be_prepared_for_rain.

Columbia matrix 47217. Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) / Al Jolson. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000024500/47217-Pray_for_sunshine_But_always_be_prepared_for_rain.

"Columbia matrix 47217. Pray for sunshine (But always be prepared for rain) / Al Jolson." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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