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Harry Belafonte
Essential
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
1. Midnight Special - Harry Belafonte, Traditional
2. Island in the Sun - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
3. Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back) - Harry Belafonte, Maugee, C.E.
4. Delia - Harry Belafonte, Brooks, F.
5. Cocoanut Woman - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
6. Danny Boy [Live] - Harry Belafonte, Weatherly, F.
7. Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte, Burgess, Lord
8. Turn the World Around - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
9. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Harry Belafonte, McCoil, E.
10. Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu Paloma - Harry Belafonte, Mendez, T.
11. I'm Just a Country Boy - Harry Belafonte, Barer, M.
12. Venezuela - Harry Belafonte, Traditional
13. Hava Nageela - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
14. Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair) - Harry Belafonte, Danzig, E.
15. Man Smart (Woman Smarter) - Harry Belafonte, Span, N.
16. Shenandoah - Harry Belafonte, Public Domain
17. Angelina - Harry Belafonte, Burgie, I.
18. Matilda - Harry Belafonte, Thomas, H.
19. Empty Chairs - Harry Belafonte, McLean, D.
20. Jump in the Line - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
Track Listings (17) - Disc #2
1. Jerry (This Timber Got to Roll) - Harry Belafonte, Public Domain
2. Waly Waly - Harry Belafonte,
3. In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin' - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
4. Cotton Fields [Live] - Harry Belafonte, Carter, C.C.
5. And I Love You So - Harry Belafonte, McLean, D.
6. Those Three Are on My Mind - Harry Belafonte, Seeger, P.
7. Goin' Down Jordan - Harry Belafonte, Burgie, I.
8. Abraham, Martin & John - Harry Belafonte, Holler, D.
9. On Top of Old Smokey - Harry Belafonte, Traditional
10. My Lord What a Mornin' - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
11. Jump Down, Spin Around - Harry Belafonte, Attaway, B.
12. Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte, Hairston, J.
13. Mama Look a Boo Boo [Live] - Harry Belafonte, Melody, L.
14. (There's A) Hole in the Bucket - Harry Belafonte, Belafonte, Harry
15. Take My Mother Home - Harry Belafonte, Johnson, H.
16. Try to Remember - Harry Belafonte, Jones, Tom [1]
17. The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) [Live] - Harry Belafonte, Attaway, B.

CD Details

All Artists: Harry Belafonte
Title: Essential
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: RCA
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 10/4/2005
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Traditional Folk, Caribbean & Cuba, Calypso, Easy Listening, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 828766924220

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CD Reviews

+ 1/2 stars...The Ultimate King of Calypso Collection

Steve Vrana | Aurora, NE | 10/08/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If it weren't for Harry Belafonte, most Americans would have never become aware of calypso music. This generous 37-track collection hits most of the highlights of a remarkable career, including "Jamaica Farewell,: "Mary's Boy Child," "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)," "Jump in the Line" and of course his signature song "The Banana Boat Song." And while the emphasis is on his calypso and folk material, he also recorded more contemporary material like "Abraham, Martin & John" from 1970's BY REQUEST. My only complaint is that instead of using the million-selling single version of "The Banana Boat Song," they used a live version. If you're looking for a solid introduction into the music of Harry Belafonte, look no further. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

Who's in charge at RCA?

Roy Szanik | honolulu, hi United States | 10/24/2007

(1 out of 5 stars)

"How can a presumed greatest hits (essential collection) end up with two of Harry's biggest and most famous

songs being included as LIVE versions? What has happen with bona fide song selections? The studio versions

are what everyone heard in the 1950's and remember best (by ear). Apparently, RCA's CD producers for older

artists have no idea what they are doing. I guess it'll get even worse as we get older and the producers get younger. A good "essential collection" can only be GOOD if it passes the "by ear" test. If you were not around

in the 50s listening to the originals you have no idea which track to put on the CDs. RCA has entered this stage.

And if Harry really did select these songs he should KNOW better!!! I would not have this in my collection is RCA gave it to me gratis.

Aloha"

Be forwarned

Brenda J. Safranko | Los Angeles | 08/14/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This version of Jump In The Line is not the known version that was in Beetlejuice. It is a slower, big band version."