The Essential Harry Belafonte
- Type: Music
- Age Category: Adults
- Genre: Vocal
- Recommended by: Tom S.
- ISBN/UPC: 828766924220 Check Catalog
"Daay-O! Me say Daaaay-O!"
When I picked up this CD, the only Harry Belafonte songs I knew were The Banana Boat Song and Mary’s Boy Child. But over the past couple of weeks I’ve been enjoying this collection that covers everything from bouncy Caribbean-flavored numbers like Zombie Jamboree to American folk songs (Jerry [This Timber Got to Roll]) to thunderous Gospel music (Goin’ Down Jordan). Though there are a few entries that do little besides highlighting Belafonte’s silky-smooth voice, overall this album has enough upbeat energy to recommend it. Sure, it’s commercial, but give it a listen and see if you don’t go around with “Angelina, Angelina, please bring down your concertina . . .” stuck in your head for the rest of the day.