Harry Belafonte (1927–2023)

Singer, actor, activist does a great job in his autobiography. I had not been aware that his initial goal was to be an actor and he just drifted into singing by doing a part in a play. The book had some good humor but also details his activism in working with Martin Luther King Jr and others for equal rights. This is the work he should be most remembered for. His support - financially and otherwise - to the King family and various causes in the US and Africa cannot be overstated. I do wish he had included a filmography and discography.… (altro)

1 Day O
Conductor [Orchestra & Chorus] – Tony Scott (2)
Written-By – Harry Belafonte, Lord Burgess, Bill Attaway*
3:02
2 Don't Ever Love Me
Written-By – Lord Burgess
2:45
3 Mama Look-A Boo Boo
Written-By – Lord Melody
2:53
4 Jump In The Line
Written-By – Stephen Somvel
3:42
5 Scarlet Ribbons
Written-By – Evelyn Danzig, Jack Segal
3:12
6 Michael Row The Boat Ashore
Arranged By – Belafonte*
3:57
7 Island In The Sun
Written-By – Harry Belafonte, Lord Burgess
3:07
8 John Henry
Written-By – Paul Campbell (2)
3:28
9 Abraham, Martin And John
Written-By – Holler*
3:56
10 Hallelujah I Love Her So
Written-By – Ray Charles
2:52
11 Cocoanut Woman
Written-By – Harry Belafonte, Lord Burgess
2:58
12 Mary's Boy Child
Written-By – Jester Hairston
2:57
13 Hold 'Em Joe
Written-By – Harry Thomas (4)
2:35
14 Jamaica Farewell
Words By, Music By – Lord Burgess
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