Belafonte Sings The Blues - Harry Belafonte (Hybrid SACD, Analoogue Productions}

Description: After flirting with traditional African-American material in his previous albums, Belafonte, for the first time, devotes an entire album to the blues. However, of the eleven songs, only two could be classified as traditional blues: "In the Evenin' Mama" and "Cotton Fields," the latter given a five minute treatment. Belafonte would take this song on the road as part of his live act for the next decade. Of the other songs, three were covers of Ray Charles’ standards ("A Fool For You," "Hallelujah I Love Her So," "Mary Ann"). Another highlight is Belafonte's rendition of Billie Holliday’s "God Bless the Child." It's solid listening, and taken track by track, thoughtful performances. Footnote: this was the first Belafonte album recorded in stereo. Tracklisting: 1 A Fool for You 3:38 2 Losing Hand 4:16 3 One For My Baby 4:34 4 In The Evenin' Mama 3:29 5 Hallelujah I Love Her So 2:53 6 The Way That I Feel 4:29 7 Cotton Fields 5:17 8 God Bless' The Child 5:03 9 Mary Ann 2:41 10 Sinner's Prayer 4:42 11 Fare Thee Well 4:37

Price: 74.95 USD

Location: Alamo, California

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