Love Is a Gentle Thing
Harry Belafonte · 1959
40 min · 12 tracks · folk · calypso
A tender blend of folk and calypso, showcasing heartfelt storytelling through lush melodies and rich vocal textures.
Why this album works
'Love Is a Gentle Thing' is significant for its exploration of themes like love and resilience, reflecting the social issues of its time. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to Belafonte's Grammy Award-winning legacy, helping to elevate calypso music into the mainstream during a pivotal era for American music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed listening heartfelt storytelling through melodies gentle warmth for quiet moments
- Context
- Released in 1959, 'Love Is a Gentle Thing' arrived during Harry Belafonte's commercial peak, following the groundbreaking success of his 1956 album 'Calypso.' This album further solidified his status as a leading figure in popularizing Caribbean music in the United States, building on his unique fusion of folk traditions and pop sensibilities.
- 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 Fifteen 2:53
- 2 I Never Will Marry Standout 2:46
- 3 I'm Goin' Away 3:10
- 4 Small One 2:56
- 5 Bella Rosa 3:27
- 6 All My Trials Standout 4:35
- 7 Green Grow the Lilacs Standout 3:57
- 8 Times Are Gettin' Hard 3:39
- 9 Turn Around 2:25
- 10 Go 'way From My Window 3:11
- 11 Delia's Gone 4:35
- 12 Walkin' on the Green Grass 3:20
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