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Belafonte was best known for his recordings of "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)", "Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)", "Jamaica Farewell", and "Mary's Boy Child". He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards.
Apr 25, 2023 · Belafonte was perhaps best known for singing “The Banana Boat Song”, with its signature lyric “Day-O”. He had recorded in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and...
This article presents the discography of American musician, singer, actor, and social activist, Harry Belafonte.
TitleAlbum DetailsPeak Chart Positions(us [1])Peak Chart Positions(kor [2])Released: 1954 Label: RCA Victor3—Released: 1956 Label: RCA Victor1—Released: 1956 Label: RCA Victor1—Released: 1957 Label: RCA Victor2—- “Jump in The Line (Shake, Senora)”
- “Island in The Sun”
- “Matilda”
- “Jamaica Farewell”
- “Mama Look A Boo Boo”
- “Man Smart, Woman Smarter”
- “Coconut Woman”
- “Scarlet Ribbons”
“Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)” is a song originally written by Trinidad calypso artist Lord Kitchener that was later made famous by Belafonte in 1961.
Written by Belafonte and Irving Burgie, “Island in the Sun” was used in the movie of the same name in 1957. It dropped that same year on Belafonte’s album, Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean.
A song about a woman who took a man’s last penny, “Matilda” is credited by ASCAP to Harry Thomas, which is thought to be an alias of Belafonte. He first recorded it in 1953 and made the song a hit.
Written by Lord Burgess, this is an ode to the Island nation of Jamaica. It appeared on Belafonte’s 1956 album, Calypso.
Also known as “Mama Look at Bubum,” “Mama Look a Boo Boo” was written by Lord Melody, Harry Belafonte, and Lord Burgess and it appears on Belafonte’s 1957 album, The Versatile Mr. Belafonte.
A traditional Caribbean song that Belafonte made his own. He recorded it three times with the first included on his 1956 album, Calypso.
A 1957 single for the Calypso artist, this song hit No. 25 on the U.S. Billboard charts upon its release.
Covered by Belafonte in 1952, “Scarlet Ribbons” was released four years later in 1956 on Belafonte’s self-titled second album. The track hit No. 1 on Billboard and stayed there for weeks. Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images
- Jacob Uitti
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- Senior Writer
Apr 26, 2023 · Belafonte sings the first half nearly a cappella with his voice leaping like a field holler, punctuated by choked guitar chords like sledgehammer strokes.
- Jon Pareles
Apr 25, 2023 · Harry Belafonte: Five Essential Songs. From 'Day-O' to 'Man Smart (Woman Smarter),' his legacy was one-of-a-kind. By. Simon Vozick-Levinson, Jonathan Bernstein, Kory Grow. April 25, 2023....
Apr 26, 2023 · Belafonte’s first box office hit was Carmen Jones, although his singing voice in the film was dubbed by another performer.
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- Al Shipley
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