Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall
Harry Belafonte · 1960
72 min · 18 tracks · folk · calypso
A vibrant tapestry of calypso rhythms and storytelling, blending folk influences with a theatrical stage presence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with peaks
- dynamic journey through varied tempos
- engaging sing-along moments
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- reflective interludes for downtime
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall' marked Harry Belafonte's return to the iconic venue after his groundbreaking concert in 1959. This album solidified his status as a leading figure in popular music and showcased his ability to merge cultural influences with mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miriam Makeba· Pete Seeger· Odetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jump Down, Spin Around 2:15
- 2 Suzanne 5:50
- 3 A Little Lyric of Great Importance 1:29
- 4 Chickens 3:10
- 5 Vaichazkem 1:34
- 6 I Do Adore Her 3:18
- 7 The Ballad of Sigmund Freud 3:38
- 8 I've Been Driving on Bald Mountain-Water Boy 7:30
- 9 A Hole in the Bucket 5:19
- 10 The Click Song 3:06
- 11 One More Dance 3:43
- 12 The Ox Drivers 2:59
- 13 The Red Rosy Bush 2:51
- 14 Didn't It Rain 5:27
- 15 Hené Ma Tov 3:46
- 16 I Know Where I'm Going 3:27
- 17 Old King Cole 4:59
- 18 La Bamba 8:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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