The Legacy of Harry Belafonte: When Colors Come Together (Remastered) Harry Belafonte

• 1 When Colors Come Together...Island in the Sun 03:23
• 2 Jump in the Line 03:44
• 3 Banana Boat (Day-O) 03:02
• 4 All My Trials 04:37
• 5 Empty Chairs 05:17
• 6 Matilda 03:34
• 7 Angelina 03:58
• 8 Turn the World Around 04:29
• 9 Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair) 03:12
• 10 Abraham, Martin and John 03:54
• 11 On Top of Old Smokey 05:58
• 12 Jamaica Farewell (Remastered) 03:02
• 13 Brown Skin Girl 02:43
• 14 Island In the Sun (From "Island In the Sun") 03:20
• 15 Those Three Are On My Mind 03:43
• 16 Try to Remember 04:04
• 17 Mary's Boy Child 04:22
• 18 Medley: Look Over Yonder/ Be My Woman, Gal (Live) 06:16
• 19 Pastures of Plenty (Live) 04:47
• Total Runtime 01:17:25

Info for The Legacy of Harry Belafonte: When Colors Come Together (Remastered)

When Colors Come Together... The Legacy of Harry Belafonte is an essential single-album anthology of Harry Belafonte's biggest hits and timeless classics and includes a new re-recording of one of the great pop standards in the Belafonte catalog, "Island In The Sun" entitled "When Colors Come Together (Our Island In The Sun)," performed by a children's choir.

With each track handpicked by Harry Belafonte, When Colors Come Together... The Legacy of Harry Belafonte provides a complete overview of the Harry s musical career, bringing together his biggest hits and most socially conscious performances alongside songs that are simply near and dear to his heart.

Harry Belafonte broke into both mainstream success and musical immortality in 1956 when his breakout LP--Calypso--became the first album ever, by any artist of any race or gender, to sell more than a million copies while his signature "Day-O" (from "Banana Boat") became one of the most instantly recognized melodic phrases in the world. Belafonte's sound signified an international island dance party, Belafonte was an inspirational and motivating force in the American Civil Rights movement. Throughout his career, Belafonte has brought a high degree of social consciousness to everything he does, merging the activist with the artist in the flow of his music.

Harry Belafonte, vocals

Harry Belafonte
Harold George Harry Belafonte was born in March 1, 1927. His family was Jamaican descent, but he was born in the United States. He is an actor, singer and a socio humanitarian activist. His mother Melvine, was a house keeper while his father Harold George, was a chef. Between the years 1932 and 1940, he lived in Jamaica with his grandmother. He then attended George Washington High School in New York; he was then enrolled into the navy and participated in the Second World War.

In late 1940s, he enrolled in drama classes and subsequently joined the American Negro Theatre to perfect his skills. Due to his hard work and determination, he was awarded a Tony Award. In 1950s, he popularized the musical style in Caribbean using international fans and as a result he was nicknamed the “king of calypso”. “Banana Boat Song” was his major hit song that brought him into the limelight across the world. Throughout his entire life, he has been a major crusader of civil and humanitarian rights; he was in the forefront of criticizing president G. W. Bush administrative policies.

His first commonly released album “Matilda” was recorded on April 27, 1953. In 1956, the Calypso album was launched which attracted the attention of the world earning him the nickname. He made very many recordings between the years 1950s to the 1970s; he was so famous that he was even invited to perform in the inauguration ceremony of President John F. Kennedy. Due to the emergence of The Beatles and other superstars from Britain in late 1960s, Harry Belafonte’s fame started diminishing very fast the same way it had come. He started touring the world in 1980s actively participating in humanitarian issues, during this time he made very few recordings.

He was the first African American to win an award in television production in 1950s; he has also received several honors including the coveted Kennedy Center Honors in the year 1989. He has held many concerts until in 2007 when he stated that he had retired due to illness. Belafonte also stirred in various films in 1950s like; Bright Road, Otto Preminger among others. He was not very happy with the roles he was allocated in the movies; and as a result he took a break until in 1970s. He has since been involved in so many movies his last one was in 2006 in a movie titled “Bobby, Emilio Estevez”

Harry Belafonte was married to Marguerite Byrd from 1948 to 1957 and they have two daughters, Adrienne and Shari. In March 8, 1957, he married Julie Robinson and they have two children, David and Gina. On April 2008, he married Pamela Frank. Paul Robeson was his political mentor who had a great influence in his political ideologies and beliefs. Belafonte opposed racial discrimination in America and colonialism in Africa. He was so active to the extent that President John F. Kennedy gave him advisory role to the Peace Corps. He has participated in various funds drives that have been held across the world to promote humanitarian activities.

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