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White Lies At T In The Park 2009

White Lies At T In The Park 2009

Harry gets excited about returning to T and the amazing festival catering.

Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig: White Lies - 'Death'

Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig: White Lies - 'Death'

The gloom-rockers kick off the Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig at 02's London Arena last month (February 26). "I'd like to take this chance to say that it's an honour to play with The Cure," frontman Harry McVeigh told...

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YouTube Harry Belafonte Videos

Harry Belafonte - Jump in The Line (1961)

Harry Belafonte - Jump in The Line (1961) (03:43)

Harry Belafonte - Jump in The Line (1961)

Harry Belafonte  Day-O ( Banana Boat )

Harry Belafonte Day-O ( Banana Boat ) (03:27)

" Talili-banana "...

Harry Belafonte on the Muppet Show

Harry Belafonte on the Muppet Show (06:28)

Harry Belafonte sings the banana boat song on the Muppet Show. This is a segment from the 14th episode of the 3rd season, which aired in 1978.

Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte - Lyrics

Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte - Lyrics (04:19)

A Beautiful Christmas Song...

Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child [1957 UK Christmas Number 1 - HQ]

Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child [1957 UK Christmas Number 1 - HQ] (03:01)

Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child - 1957 UK Christmas Number 1

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Harry Belafonte Biography

Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (ne Belafonete; born March 1, 1927), is an American musician, actor and social activist. One of the most successful popular singers in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso," a title which he was very reluctant to accept (according to the documentary Calypso Dreams) for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s. Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing the "Banana Boat Song," with its signature lyric "Day-O." Throughout his career, he has been an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was a vocal critic of the policies of the George W. Bush Administration.

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Harry Belafonte's Best Songs

  • 1. Jump in the Line
  • 2. Jamaica Farewell
  • 3. Day-O (Banana Boat Song)
  • 4. Island in the Sun
  • 5. Banana Boat Song (Day-O)
  • 6. Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)
  • 7. Angelina
  • 8. Mary's Boy Child
  • 9. Banana Boat Song
  • 10. Matilda
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Harry Belafonte Discography

Harry Belafonte albums.

  • Harry Belafonte - (Eurostar/RO)
  • The Best of Harry Belafonte - (BMG UK & Ireland/GB)
  • Calypso - (RCA Records/US)
  • To Wish You a Merry Christmas - (RCA Records/US)
  • The Midnight Special - (RCA Victor/US)
  • Jump Up Calypso - (RCA Victor/US)
  • Belafonte Sings the Blues - (RCA Victor/US)
  • An Evening With Belafonte - (RCA Victor/US)

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