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The song was one of two songs (the other song being "Lead Man Holler") written by Harry Belafonte and Irving Burgie for the 1957 film Island in the Sun, a film on racial tension and interracial romance. The song serves as the title song sung at the start of the film, which ends with Belafonte walking off to the humming of the song.
Harry Belafonte - Island in the Sun, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte Live at the BCC (1977)". This song was first featured on the studio album "Belafonte Sings...
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Island in the Sun Lyrics. This is my island in the sun. Where my people have toiled since time begun. I may sail on many a sea. Her shores will always be home to me. Oh, island in...
"Island In The Sun" was the title song for a controversial 1957 film about race relations and interracial romance. Harry "King of Calypso" Belafonte starred in the film (with Joan Fontaine) and wrote and performed the song. The island is a fictional Caribbean one named Santa Marta.
Apr 26, 2023 · Harry Belafonte sings 'Island in the Sun'. This song was written for the 1957 film of that name and first on his 1957 RCA Victor album 'Belafonte Sings Of Th...
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Classic Mood Experience The best masterpieces ever recorded in the music history.Join our Youtube: https://goo.gl/8AOGaNHarry Belafonte - Island In The Sun [...
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"Island in the Sun" is a song written by Harry Belafonte and Irving Burgie (Lord Burgess), and performed by Harry Belafonte for the 1957 film Island in the Sun and on his 1957 album Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean.
