Belafonte at Carnegie Hall, Classic, 2LP 1959 collectible, "poignant, thrilling"

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Belafonte at Carnegie Hall, Classic, 2LP 1959 collectible, "exciting, poignant, thrilling"

RCA Victor, LSO 6006, stereo, 1959

Discs: Excellent; just barely shy of Near Mint. Cover: Excellent; very little wear, "Miracle Surface" sticker on front and "Inspected by" stamp inside gatefold, original RCA inner sleeves.

This is the first of two Belafonte Carnegie Hall albums, and was recorded on April 19 and April 20, 1959. The concerts were benefits for The New Lincoln School and Wiltwyck School. The album was nominated for the Grammy Album of the Year Award. It is exciting, poignant, thrilling, intimate, and at times, spontaneously hilarious. Belafonte's mastery in front of an audience was never better displayed than here, a mastery that has resulted in him becoming one of the most popular concert draws in history. Producer Bob Bollard and orchestra leader Bob Corman deftly integrated the 47-piece orchestra into the performance but knew when to lie back to let Belafonte sing, accompanied by a small combo of two guitars, bass, and percussion. All the hits are here: "Day O," "Jamaica Farewell," "Mama Look a Boo Boo," and others, plus calypso, folk songs, chain gang songs, spirituals, and songs from other lands, representing a veritable best-of package of his first decade with RCA Victor. For sheer scope and genius of performance, this is the quintessential Belafonte package. [Sources: Allmusic and Wikipedia].

The Goldmine Record Album Price Guide values this stereo edition of this LP at $100 if in Near Mint condition, but you can own this specimen for a LOT less. I also have the mono version of this album and the 2LP stereo Belafonte Returns To Carnegie Hall listed here on eBay.

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