HARRY BELAFONTE *Sings The Blues* 1958 Living Stereo Excellent Vinyl RCA LP
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Description
Artist: HARRY BELAFONTE
Title: Sings The Blues
Label: RCA VICTOR LSP-1972
Year: 1958
Matrix Number: J2PY-4470-11S / J2PY-4471-5S
Format: 12” VINYL 33-1/3 RPM ALBUM
Sound: LIVING STEREO
Cuts include:
Side 1: A Fool For You 3:38 / Losing Hand 4:16 / One For My Baby 4:34 / In The Evenin' Mama 3:29 / Hallelujah I Love Her So 2:53 / The Way That I Feel 4:29
Side 2: Cotton Fields 5:17 / God Bless' The Child 5:03 / Mary Ann 2:41 / Sinner's Prayer 4:42 / Fare Thee Well 4:37
* Condition *
Jacket: VG+
Jacket Comments: 7” top seam split
Vinyl: EXCELLENT
Album Notes:
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 Holiday's "God Bless the Child." With few exceptions, the entire album is understated and not as exciting or riveting as other Belafonte records. Still, it's solid listening, and taken track by track, thoughtful performances. Footnote: this was the first Belafonte album recorded in stereo ~ Cary Ginell
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