Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat Song (live) 1997
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- A fantastic performance of the Banana Boat Song. This concert was recorded in 1997 (State University Of New York at Purchase). The audience is great! :-)
Don't stop watching when the closing credits begin - Harry's performance goes on!
Oct. 2012: Hi guys, now I've also uploaded the rest of the concert. :-) Hope you enjoy!! - เพลง
He is still live, 94 years young, veteran US navy on WW2.
His voice has unexplainable power touching our hearts.
I respect him. Wishing his long life.
I was just told he passed away on today April 25, 2023.
His age is 96.
Today I am so blue and will listen his song all day long in mourning.
Gotta be all those bananas
Wait ain't he jamaican?
@@fatherpucci6111 why don't you check him out on line?
He was born in New York as an American but his parents were not.
@@erickyee4198 well damn i don't know that. Thank you for the info kind stranger on the internet
Wow! My great grandfather found in ww2! That’s awesome!
I toured with him for three years late 50s :)
How was he?
Wow. You should share your stories on social media, write a book. ? We need insight to those days
I thought you said tortured
@@OniShapey would be a good enhanced interrogation song
@@OniShapey same 💀
SO SAD HE PASSED...a great entertainer, wonderful screen presence and terrific soul ...Love you Harry!!!!!
His music is ever new to me and remain evergreen. May his soul rest in peace
He be 94 years old and he have a great life, he lieving fore ever in his music and my mind and yuors, :)
Mr. Belafonte, rest in perfect peace!! You answered your call very well!!
Fredy mercury Le copio .
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
HAPPY 92ND BIRTHDAY HAROLD "HARRY" BELAFONTE (MARCH 1, 2019)
I thought it was his 95th
Is he still alive
XxtriggazupxX he is 92 years old
@@Rabbidplayz don't say that. You are not God
@@Rabbidplayz please no, he deserves to live to 100
42 years later and he still loves performing the only song most of the audience knows him for. Most artists grow bored of their number-one hit within a few years.
That just shows how much Belafonte loves what he does and that he's a true entertainer, putting the audience first at all times.
I wish I could have half that dedication in anything I do in life!
That was beautiful❤️❤️❤️
Should you find the author of y (our ) life, and, wherein He, in truth, has been deposited, I can assure you, that dedication will follow. God bless.
That is the only song the YOUTH knows him for. He was one of the most succesful artists on his day, many hits.
How abt. the Jamaican farewell song.?
@@ksvats55 Loving to perform the song most of the audience knows him for does not exclude him from performing other songs that his dedicated fans know him for. It's not like I said he's a one-track artist, or that he only do one-song sets. Of course he performs more than one song.
I was merely noting the enthusiasm he has for this particular song, after so many decades, where most other artists grow bored of performing the same song every time they are on stage.
Dad used to sing this in the bathroom...miss that
So cute
Is he ok???
Did he ever come out? Better check on him.
Lmao I’m lmao at the comments here. Seriously is he ok?😂
How’s he
such a great man and performer, I can't believe he is 70 in this concert and he looked great.
he still looks great today!!!!! He is the best!
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He was such a great person. I got tears in my eyes. R.I.P., Harry Belafonte.
Harry Belafonte is handsome looking... his voice is deep husky... I have always been loving his songs since about 5 decades ago... love it, love it, love it......
Descanse en paz el gran músico y cantante estadounidense Harry Belafonte, fallecido hoy 25 de abril de 2023 a los 95 años. Hasta siempre, Harry.
Rest in peace Harry Belafonte. Your memories and your music will never be forgotten! Those will always remain with us forever. You truly was a wonderful soul and I pray that God rewards you with heaven.
He's not just a great singer. He's an absolute great performer. :) Thank you for bringing us joy, Mr. Belafonte!
Happy 94th Mr Belafonte .. even after 20 years dancing with Alzheimer Mum still loved this. Right to the end/beginning of her journey last year. She too would be 94 now. Thank you profoundly.
The great singer passed away a few days ago, but he and his voice will stay with us forever. Rest in peace my friend.
How come this man be so gorgeous this late in life????
Anybody here 2024
Yep
yes
I am with you, and all of you else who commented too.❤
Sure
+1
His voice was so powerful yet so graceful at the same time. What an amazing man he was ❤ may he truly rest in great paradise 🙏🏽
I’ve been singing this song for well over 24 hours 😂 such a classic
Not very often is a live version of any song better than a studio recording, but this is just superb! He's really on form and what a backing. It must have been a privilege to be there.
Harry Belafonte is the most powerful, most famous, and best exponent of Caribbean music, Caribbean culture and the Carubbean spirit, of my lifetime, so far.
If your not tapping the table or singing along - check your pulse.....
Love it!
Just finished watching Beetlejuice for the first time in years and just had to watch and listen to Harry Belafonte. What a performer he was. Wonderful. His songs are just so much fun and easy to listen to. Why did I never listen to him back in the day?
still had such vigor in his voice at 70. Legend.
Harry, throughout his lifetime, has had positive impacts, on the movie and movie industries and, beyond, that, has played pivotal and instrumental roles in the Civil Rights Movement and, philathropically, Mr. Belafonte has given more, than, his fair share...Well done Harry!
My mom's favourite singer. When we were children how many times we listened to this song! Rip, Mr Belafonte ❤️
My Moms Favorite Too.
Dead ass crowd!! If I was there, I don't care of my age, I would have been on my feet...DANCING & CLAPPING...IT'S HARRY BELAFONTE!!!
Big floppa
Yesteryear's gentlemen crowd😂🤣
Agreed but to be fair mostly are retirees and have jobs in corporate.
@@allaninq well, not me
What you do not know about people who no longer have to work would fill a library.
Never get bored of this song since childhood, born 62. Audience also loves it when I play as 1 man band. All generations.
Belafonte is simply incomparable, transcends stardom, is already in a pantheon. JC dont you dare, you took enough of the greats already.
I met harry in Las Vegas, when I was a kid. I new he special, God needed 1 more angel .
What a personality he was !!! What a performance he delivered!!! Harry Belafonte was and still is great, great , great RIP
This reminds me of a story one of my former teachers told me, when Harry Belafonte was asked to speak at his high school graduation. Instead, Belafonte walked up to the podium, sang this song, and left.
Legendą.
He was preparing those kids for life lol
Absolute Goat
Sounds like something harry belafonte would do.
It's called working til daylight til you die😆
Fifty eight years ago as a college student, I listened to Man Piaba and Belafonte's other songs. I listen with nostalgia now as I listen to him again at Carnegie Hall 58 years later.
I remember singing this on breakfast with my mum after watching the movie. This song will always be a lovely memory to me... Forever and ever. And may I add mister Balafonte is a wonderful actor and singer.
Just found out this is the sample for Lil wayne- 6foot 7foot
welcome to the club bud
From tiktok right ? 😂
turn out this song i used to listen when i was kid
@@misterpatrick7434 me too😂
@@theinstigator7604 lol
I just seen this on the gram 🤣 never tiktok tho
Even now that he is gone, he still lives
The accent change to "Hey" and "Don't leave me now" is hilarious
Could he be the most beautiful man in the world?
yes, absolutely, the most . . . . without a doubt, . . . . . . right
Nope. That'd be Tom Waits..........
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He aged really well don't you all think?
Ich war noch Schulkind, da war er hier in Köln in den Messehallen. Schon damals war ich total begeistert von seiner Musik und hab Mamas Schallplatten von ihm rauf unter gehört. Danke Harry!!!!
Harry still has an amazing voice in 97 wow this was cool my mom always liked this song
What an amazing guy! His music, voice, and personality glitters with true cultural uniqueness!
All respect HARRY! I'm 73 years old. With him I started my teenage years. Unfortunately I live in Romania.
What a man and what a performer! The one and only Harry Belafonte.
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
@@HenryGerfin Thank you, brother. Indeed, there is nothing like the oldies. I sometimes feel that a lot of 'music' created these days is nothing but utter noise.
Still one of the most charismatic artists ever . No flash, just pure charisma and talent .
Never knew it was called the Banana Boat Song
My family more often called it as Day-O
and I remember this aired on PBS back in Mar 1997 as I'm starting the 12th grade still being 17, the CD to this live program was released Aug 26th which made my mother order it from the music store.
My two daughters,my mom and I are grooving right now to some good ole Jamaican folk songs
Dear Mr.Harry Belafonte 🤗💕....from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for filling my childhood happily with your songs, especially "Banana Boat" and "Island in The Sun" .... those are the songs that dear to my heart 🤗💕💖....God bless you, Sir 🤗💕💖
His accent reminds me of my grandmother’s..I miss that lady to death
R.I.P grandma, hope she rests peacefully
rip grandma
@@nihilsinedeo9472 no
This makes you feel so positive and good the energy that he gave to the people with this song is so positif
toda una leyenda que apartir de hoy los Ángeles cantarán con Harry en el cielo ..R.I.P.
You broght tears in my eyes Harry. Thank you
+Dimitrios Antypas You comment is beautiful. Love to learn...
Was a fantastic performer. Loved listening to him.
Hello Dottie, How are you doing?
Beautiful performance, good backing up there. Good tune. God bless you for entertaining our souls. May the heavens receive you peacefully when the maker calls.
I'm grateful my mom (born 1940), who raised me on this music and the oldies films! This was in the 60s and early 70s. We both loved and still love Mr Belafonte. He brought so much sunshine to the world in his music and movies. And he gave us the sights and sounds of the Afro-Caribbean Calypso of his heritage. As well as the history of how bananas reach market! The hearts and minds of the laborer, the harvesters, in those conditions (did you catch the black tarantula line?!). Love the diversity of this audience. And the gorgeous, heartfelt delivery of song Harry gave them. That voice! That face! That smile! Such a light! And if you followed him any time in recent years, as I have, I must share, I also love his politics.
Hello Barbara
How are you doing today?
Después de tantos años,está canción sigue aún vigente.
Harry Belafonte is power,all music came from soul
Hello there,how are you doing?
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
Rest in Peace dear Harry , your Song is timeless 😢😢😢 all around the World knowing your voice ❤
My earliest memories circa 59 to1960 were listening to dad's HiFi and Harry singing. Mom would regularly play music from the movie score on her piano. In 1967 Island in the Sun was the 2nd or 3 song I learned to play on the piano. Harry has a great voice. Thanks for sharing
The living legend of melodious songs ever.
From very tiny corner of this globe - Bangladesh
Such a beautiful man, none less beautiful soul. This is live music. This is what live music is suppose to sound like.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever-- Rest in Power, Harry. ❤
You cant not think og Beetlejuice when you hear this song. For a long
time in my life thats all i could associate this song with.
I like Harry he is a lovely man I have nt heard frm him I hope he is still alife may God bless him
Born in 1927....almost 90
Just had his birthday March 1st. 90 years young.
Already 90...I love him too:-)
@@kekesb Beetlejuice was a crappy movie and I barely remember it. Belafonte is a living legend and his music is still loved by millions worldwide.
RIP Harry Belafonte, we lost another awesome voice that sang classic songs :(
The promotion company I worked for promoted this great man in the 70s. He played the London Palladium. Once of the nicest artists we worked with.
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Hello Barbara, How are you doing?
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
This was such a big hit in 1958 when I was a kid. He's still so handsome. I love the scene in Beetlejuice when they sing this song.
Harry Belafonte's "Banana Boat Song" continues to create magic. I remember this song from Indonesian radio stations while I was growing up there.
Hay ángeles en la tierra que vienen a hacérnosla más bonita, con su arte y con su alma. Siempre agradecida y disfrutándolos ❤️
Yes
Thank you PLS for a wonderful filled concert with [Harry] the master of jamaican music. I still have my dad's album of nearly 45 years ago.
Hello Elizabeth, How are you doing?
Harry Belafonte is yet another of all those Jamaicans who spread joy and hope and comfort to the world, where does that magic come from?
Tnx for upload
Rest in the greatest, most abiding peace, Sir. I will never forget the touch of your hand, or your voice whispered in my ear.
Goodbye great man. You made us all sing and be happy with your song. Did'nt we?
Harry Belafonte ROCKS!
What a voice, what a song -- and what a great, great man! His courageous life of social activism has such an inspiration. Truly a great American, a great citizen of the world, a great human being, a true light in the world!
He is a committed, good soul.... thank you for always working for social justice...
To anyone watching this on december of 2019, i wish you from the bottom of my heart a merry Christmas and an AWESOME 2020
Oh man, 2020 is not a good year so far. But your good wishes will be always welcome
Rodrigo Pineda i know man :(( but its going to get better!! It always does.. stay safe and take care of you and ur family 🙏🏻🙏🏻
We were so optimistic for 2020...
I came from the future and i don't have good news...
Ahhh...the good times when we were excited for 2020.....
Could listen to him all day, all week, all month.
Even during your funeral?
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
read the life story of this good and great man! Top class!!
great one!!!!!
He’s Amazing !!!
Mo Dolaghan yup
What a voice and awesome stage presence.
What a song !! It’s give me so much energy!
what a powerful voice..
May he rest with a smile on his face. Beautiful human being, inside and out. He brought so much joy to the world. ❤
Another classic from a hip shaking singer. Harry the great.
Ohhh… this makes me think of my mother. She was totally crazy about this beautiful man. We went to one of his consents in Falkoner teatret I Copenhagen once… I’ll never forget it. Love you for ever Harry Belafonte ❤️
He looks like a King
Wow... i was so young when my daddy and i used to listen him... woow it's the best thing when you share this amazing music with your parents :3
DApatangieahtziri 👍👍
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Sanjeev Nair ß
DApatangieahtziri me too. Papa loved this music coupled with a new car with in built stereo. Awesome memories for me growing up in the 70's Kisauni Mombasa Kenya
S U U U U U U P E R - Wie kann man eine solch lebendige Live-Version nicht mögen ???
Ist mir völlig unverständlich !!!
Day-Oh! Mr. Belafonte is another musical national treasure...God Bless You, Sir!
Il aimait les gens, toujours que du plaisir de l'entendre et de le voir chanter avec joie🥰
Happy Anniversary !
January 9, 1955 - Harry Belafonte records "Day-O" (Banana Boat Song)
Won't lie only know him from the beetle juice sound track and jump in the line as a kid. 42 now. But great memories from my childhood thank you Harry.❤️
I sang this in my school concert at La Martinier Calcutta when I was just in class 1.....so nostalgic and Harry Belafonte....i am nw realising in 2018 wat you were at that time.
..way back 1983....luv u ppl of the passed by 3 decades
This was a great favourite of my late husbands .i often play it and think of him
Hello how're you doing today
Love it. Liven the world up with this .give us more. Rest in peace. Your music lives on
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
I loved this song from the first time I heard it. But I must be honest. This song MADE a certain film about “dead folks” remember? That scene was priceless, box office PLATINUM and I purchased the movie so I can watch that scene over and over, whenever I wish!
Thank you so much Mr Belafonte! ❤️🐈
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
HAROLD BELLANFANTI
"HARRY BELAFONTE"
(MARCH 1, 1927 - APRIL 25, 2023)
[3/1/2024]
QUE LINDA CANCIÓN.. NUNCA PASARA DE MODA...... QUE LINDAAA... GRANDE ENTRE LOS GRANDES....
First time I heard this beautiful song was in Beetlejuice... - No matter when or where I hear this lovely Track I am always dumbfounded as to how amazing it is! thanks for the upload!
Takes me back to my military years when we used to listen to Harry's singing and these great RHYTHMS- thankyou Harry eternally🙂
Only Harry Belafonte could sing this , just beautiful thank YOU
What a great song and a great singer!
Hello there,how are you doing?
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
A great, great voice, a great soul !
Hello, how are you doing today and the entire family and friends doing today I really miss oldies song with mom and dad 😮
Ein großartiger Entertainer und Mensch ist von uns gegangen 😢. Du bleibst für ewig unvergessen,Harry.Wir lieben dich und deine Musik.❤❤
I’m only 23 and saddened by the fact that I never got to experience a live performance from him I just know his voice traveled trough the body so strongly 🥰