Midnight Special
Harry Belafonte · 1962
37 min · 9 tracks · folk · calypso
A vibrant blend of folk and calypso rhythms that celebrates storytelling through song.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- vibrant rhythms for group sing-alongs
- nostalgic warmth for evening gatherings
- engaging narratives with rhythmic pulse
Maybe skip if you want
- seek fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Midnight Special' was released in January 1962, Harry Belafonte was already a significant figure in music, following the success of his groundbreaking 1956 album 'Calypso'. This release came during a peak phase in his career, as he was not only popularizing Caribbean music but also using his platform to address social issues. The album solidified his reputation as a crossover artist who could transcend genres and cultures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miriam Makeba· Pete Seeger· Odetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Midnight Special 3:45
- 2 Crawdad Song 3:37
- 3 Memphis Tennessee 4:59
- 4 Gotta Travel On 4:20
- 5 Did You Hear About Jerry? 2:57
- 6 On Top of Old Smokey 4:59
- 7 Muleskinner 3:31
- 8 Makes a Long Time Man Feel Bad 5:47
- 9 Michael Row the Boat Ashore 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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