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.
Why this album works
The album was pivotal in further popularizing calypso music in the United States, following Belafonte's commercial peak with 'Calypso' in 1956. It received critical acclaim and contributed significantly to the folk revival movement of the early 1960s while also reaching high positions on various charts.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with peaks dynamic journey through varied tempos engaging sing-along moments
- 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
- Julio Iglesias· David Bowie· Modern Talking· Grace Jones· Lucio Battisti· Adriano Celentano· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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