Harold George Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927 in Harlem, New York, United States) is an American musician, actor and social activist. One of the most successful American musicians in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style.
Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing the "Banana Boat Song," with its signature lyric "Day-O".
Belafonte received a contract with RCA Victor and his breakthrough album Calypso (1956) was the first LP to sell over 1 million copies (Bing Crosby's White Christmas and Tennessee Ernie Ford's Sixteen Tons, both singles, had previously surpassed the 1 million mark). The album is number four on Billboard's "Top 100 Album" list for having spent 31 weeks at number 1, 58 weeks in the top ten, and 99 weeks on the US charts. While primarily known for his Calypso songs, Belafonte has recorded in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards. Belafonte continued to record for RCA through the 1950s to the 1970s.
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Title: Essential
Format: CD
Release Date: 17 Mar 2006
Artist: Harry Belafonte
Sku: 2003940
Catalogue No: 82876692422
Category: Easy Listening
Disc Count: 2
Transfer Format: Compact Disc
Video Format: Special Interest / Miscellaneous
Primary Audio: 82876692422
Language: 0828766924220
Subtitles: Sony Music
DISC 1
Midnight Special
Island In The Sun (from "island In The Sun")
Zombie Jamboree (back To Back)
Delia
Cocoanut Woman
Danny Boy
Jamaica Farewell
Turn The World Around
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Lena Horne & Harry Belafonte
Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu Paloma
I'm Just A Country Boy
Venezuela
Hava Nageela
Scarlet Ribbons (for Her Hair)
Man Smart (woman Smarter)
Shenandoah
Angelina
Matilda
Empty Chairs
Jump In The Line
DISC 2
Jerry (this Timber Got To Roll)
Waly Waly
In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin'
Cotton Fields
And I Love You So
Those Three Are On My Mind
Goin' Down Jordan
Abraham, Martin & John
On Top Of Old Smokey
My Lord What A Mornin'
Jump Down, Spin Around
Mary's Boy Child
Mama Look A Boo Boo
(there's A) Hole In The Bucket
Take My Mother Home
Try To Remember
Banana Boat Song (day-O)
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