We lost one of the truly great today-- not just for his music, but his work in civil rights. RIP Harry-- there will never be another like you. You will be sorely missed.
I must be honest, I didn't realise in my ignorance that this person made such a impact in so many peoples lives beyond his music. I am honoured though to have listened and danced to his music. The world is a poorer place without such greats. RIP
"This is a traditional Jamaican song that was sung by dock workers who worked throughout the night loading bananas onto ships. It's daylight, and they look forward to the arrival of the Tallyman (who will take inventory) so they can go home. Belafonte's version used lyrics adapted by Irving Burgie and William Attaway. Burgie, sometimes credited as "Lord Burgess," is a popular Caribbean composer. Attaway was a novelist and songwriter who was friends with Belafonte. Burgie and Attaway wrote most of the songs on the Calypso album."
Watched the We Are the World documentary 2 nights ago This song has been stuck in my head since, I randomly start singing parts of it throughout the day 😂
RIP, Harry Belafonte! We grew up with your songs - so very singable! They are part of our lives. You'll be remembered forever through your wonderful music! 💜💜
I was 6 years old when this song came out. My mother played it to me many times. She explained, everytime you eat a banana 🍌 a person has been sweating for more and 12 hours is hot sun. Years later as I travelled worldwide and seen first hand what she was teaching me. Be greatful, respectful and humble..
Every pair of blue jeans you put on in the '50s someone drug a twelve foot long canvas cotton sack up and down endless rows in the American south picking that cotton by hand to send to the gin and bale up to send to the cotton mills America once had in the northeast and southeast like cannon and Burlington textiles . All those mil,miles, closed down and went to Mexico Guatemala ect. I started picking cotton with my grandparents when I was 8 years old . Picked 50 pounds my first day . I was so proud .
A legend. The world lost another one but he is sitting with God and his other family right now. 96 years old. Wow. Always admired him, his singing and what a voice! Who could not like that?
I'm here because of good taste. And respect and appreciation for this legend that was only a few years away from being 100 last year when the world lost him. Hopefully young folks will remember him and keep his legacy alive well into the future.
I will never listen to this song in the same way again. I've always thought of it as lightheaded dance song, and Harry made me see and feel the depth and power of this song. Inspiring performance.
This version is so powerful, you can feel the hard nights work, the pains of the body, the tiredness of the soul. You can see it on his face, his body, hear it in his soul he wants to go home, count my bananas let me sleep.
RIP.... all singers would give their soul to have only one song that remains in the memory of men .... this song is unforgettable and will remain in my memory.
I did not imagine he was still living. What a life! This performance is everything. Not a simple song at all, but the weight of the labourers, of whom he speaks, to be seen and heard. RIP Sir.
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of the great Harry Belafonfe 😢❤ We will always have his amazing catalog of music to listen to and be inspired by his life story! What an amazing man
He had a voice like no other Man alive! Always on key, and always on point, when it came to his musical direction. He will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace, Mr. Harry Belafonte.
Mr Harry Belafonte - what a honour to listen to him.....I saw him live in a concert in Germany many years ago - Thank you, Harry......! Timeless, indescriable, venerable and not forgotten.
Here to pay homage to a great man. Not only will he be remembered for his music, but his love for his fellow man, can not be minimized. RIP, Mr. Belafonte.❤
Indeed!!! I’ve been looking for his conversation w Bobby Kennedy. I read elsewhere that he was the voice of all reason between the Kennedy White House and MLKjr in civil rights and poverty matters.. Humanity owes him a huge debt.
One of the catchiest songs ever made in my opinion. I sing/hum this regularly without thinking and it always lightens my mood. Harry, you were the man. Thank you so much for your impact on the world mate. Rest In Peace.
❤❤ Found out About Harry B. ON THE MUPPET SHOW ❤ as I was a kid. Extremely talented musician in general. Fun Fact: the Muppet show was Harry's Very first television appearance. Harry did 2 songs on the show, with the Muppets and it's hilarious and you can see how fun it was for them as much as the viewers❤ 1 of my most favorite Muppet shows an musical guest. Great memories ❤ Jim Hensen always had Awesome music guests on his show. ❤❤❤❤
Perhaps due to the novelties of the song’s style, lyric, and his undeniable beauty, I’d failed for years to fully appreciate what a beautiful instrument Harry has in his voice. The control he exerts over every clear note. Soft as a pan flute’s whisper one minute; then Swelling to a French horn’s bellow the next. He soothes my soul.
My oldest brother inherited my mother's record collection, including the album this song was on. My nieces and nephew were very young at the time, but they loved this song.
This song is a gem. Didn't know the story behind it. It reminds me of an afro Peruvian song that tells the struggles of our black people getting up at 4 in the morning following orders of the "mayoral" to do work in the fields. It's such catchy song we always danced to but few people pay attention to the lyrics and ignore that it's a song of lament. It does have the call and response style of this song too. It's amazing how much history there is behind these songs of African descent people. Great work Mr. Harry Belafonte. Rest In Peace
Mr Belafonte was half Jamaican. The song has its origins in slavery wherein the plantation owners would cultivate Bananas at the slave's expense. Therefore, when it was 'reaping' (stock taking) time or trading, the man taking the stocks (tally) would count the number of bunches each worker had. This was, ofcourse, a tedious and timely process. Therefore, the song represents the cry of the farmers in Jamaican creole language known as patois (french pronunciation 'patwa'). "Come missa tallyman tally mi banana" is the english equivalent of 'Come mister counting man (stock taker) count my bananas. The night is coming, and I need to go home..." There is indeed a correlation between the history of the Caribbean and South America!
His soulful voice and captivating presence will forever be remembered, as will his courageous activism for social justice. His timeless songs continue to unite and inspire us all. Rest in peace, dear Calypso King. Your legacy lives on in our hearts and through the music that brought so much joy to the world.
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.
Captured the very soul of a black man ...completing his work ...and wanting his rightful pay...in a most musical way...RIP Mister Belafonte ...beautiful voice...beautiful man....
Watching and listening to many of his songs today. It’s a special day, as he’s no longer with us. A truly beautiful man, inside and out. May he rest with a smile. He delighted so many.
When I was little, before Kindergarten, my Mom was obsessed with Harry Belafonte. The turntable was in the play room, and she would come down and start it again. A constant diet of Belafonte made me a lifelong fan!
What a man - what a life - what a spirit...! As a kid I was forever struck by listening to the Banana Boat song. Belafonte is quoted as saying that he was an activist who happened to be an artist. And what great purpose he put his talents to..! Day-O forever......!!!!
RIP Mr. Harry Belafonte. Even though I am still young, this song is one of the songs that is a part of my childhood. Listening to this always takes me back to the simple times and when my Grandpa would use to play oldies and classics in his speaker.
This is the perfect song for anyone doing night shift waiting til they can finally leave and go home. Very moving with great passion from belafonte. This song has stood the test of time..my dad used to sing this to me randomly.
He was quite a lovely man,great talent and hard work RIP see you on the day of judgement at the sound of the trumpet ,surely we will not go ahead of you.
Belafonte said in an interview with the ArtsJournal blog Jazz Beyond Jazz: "The most important thing to me about 'The Banana Boat Song' is that before America heard it, Americans had no notion of the rich culture of the Caribbean. Very few of them did, anyway, which made no sense to me. It made no sense to me back then that people in America would not respond to the Caribbean culture I knew in joyous, positive ways. But there were these cultural assumptions then about people from the Caribbean - that they were all rum drinking, sex-crazed and lazy - not they were tillers of the land, harvesters of bananas for landlords of the plantations. I thought, let me sing about a new definition of these people. Let me sing a classic work song, about a man who works all night for a sum equal to the cost of a dram of beer, a man who works all night because it's cooler then than during the day." 1:23 [Songfacts]
I saw him in a show once in the seventies as a teenager in Zürich, Switzerland. It was mesmerizing. When the show was over after a lot of encore songs I saw that there were people ranging from about six to well over 80 years old couples. And all had happy faces.
![Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (day-o) [Lyrics]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2mpscIrmfTQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Now I’m 80 yr Old. What a joy to hear this music from my childhood
Nice
Hope you have a nice life sir/ma’am
@@AirWasTaken I hear u I will be 70 next year Smiles
@@AirWasTaken u just made the universe smile on your post
wishing you good health, joy in the world!
I'm 44 and your comment made me think about my grannie
My Dad Sherman Sneed singing background to the far right in this video. He toured with him from '57 to '71 I hear his voice.
That's so cool! I bet your dad was an awesome dude.
Best song ever!!!
Beautiful
That's super coo! U can see ur dad so long ago a moment in time captured! And u can pick out his voice 😮
Your dad had some damn pipes 🗣️
It’s 2023 and this song is still beautiful as always
2023 and going strong!!
My Dad liked to sing this wonderful song in my early childhood; therefore I know and love it and like Sir Belafonte. 💋
And today Bellafonte dies at the age of 96😢
@@andreasschneider3231, я русский. Для меня сегодня тоже печальный день.
@@andreasschneider3231 just saw it on the news,, may he rest in peace
Just watched the We Are The World 2024 documentary. We will never forget the Legendary Harry Belafonte. Salute.
Where is that documentary?
@@bbygrlpt2 Netflix
@@bbygrlpt2Netflix
@@bbygrlpt2 Netflix
Era um revolucionário
We lost one of the truly great today-- not just for his music, but his work in civil rights. RIP Harry-- there will never be another like you. You will be sorely missed.
Truly said
Hear hear
I must be honest, I didn't realise in my ignorance that this person made such a impact in so many peoples lives beyond his music. I am honoured though to have listened and danced to his music. The world is a poorer place without such greats. RIP
His activism will be missed.
Yes Rest in power
Rest in power, Harry Belafonte. Thank you for everything.
"This is a traditional Jamaican song that was sung by dock workers who worked throughout the night loading bananas onto ships. It's daylight, and they look forward to the arrival of the Tallyman (who will take inventory) so they can go home.
Belafonte's version used lyrics adapted by Irving Burgie and William Attaway. Burgie, sometimes credited as "Lord Burgess," is a popular Caribbean composer. Attaway was a novelist and songwriter who was friends with Belafonte. Burgie and Attaway wrote most of the songs on the Calypso album."
The music, tune, lyrics everything pointed to a natural origin of the song, as if this song was naturally selected out of a long tradition of workers.
Can I get a source hahaha
@@mashahdawab ...it's from wikipedia..
Thank you !
@@mashahdawab the lyrics are self explanatory
Watched the We Are the World documentary 2 nights ago
This song has been stuck in my head since, I randomly start singing parts of it throughout the day 😂
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Same! Just watched the documentary last night & here I am:)
I just finished the documentary. And I find myself here 😅
Same here
Sameee ajajaja
RIP, Harry Belafonte! We grew up with your songs - so very singable! They are part of our lives. You'll be remembered forever through your wonderful music! 💜💜
Wow he's gone?
RIP legend 💟💟💟
This is one of the songs that you feel deep in your soul. You will be missed ❤
I came here to say that 😢
Let‘s be honest: we all thought he already died decades ago 😂😂😂
I mean, his songs are sooo old.
Rest in peace, Harry! You made the world a better place!
First recording artist to sell one million albums, RIP to this great activist, humanitarian and good human being 🙏❤️
Wasnt that record made by enrico carusos
@@chillemdafoe1738 🙄
Got anything more informative than an emoji?
@Chillem dafoe are you seeking a debate, I'm simply stating a fact?
@@chillemdafoe1738 Calypso was the first long play album to sell one million copies. So the answer to your question is NO he wasn't
I'm 82 still enjoy listening to the oldies. So so beautiful.
RIP Harry. Forever you will be remembered!! ❤❤❤
Rest in Peace dear Harry, your Song is timeless, all around the world knowing your voice....
My sister Elaine and I would dance and sing to hissong I was 15 t
Years young and now she is gone too wonderful voice 👩❤️👩R I P C.ann
Rest in peace, Harry! Your songs will never die!
Growing up in Jamaica I always sing this song. RIP Mr Belafonte you were one of a kind. The only one.
I was 6 years old when this song came out.
My mother played it to me many times.
She explained, everytime you eat a banana 🍌 a person has been sweating for more and 12 hours is hot sun. Years later as I travelled worldwide and seen first hand what she was teaching me. Be greatful, respectful and humble..
I was just married
where did you see someone work 12hrs in the sun to get a banana?
Every pair of blue jeans you put on in the '50s someone drug a twelve foot long canvas cotton sack up and down endless rows in the American south picking that cotton by hand to send to the gin and bale up to send to the cotton mills America once had in the northeast and southeast like cannon and Burlington textiles . All those mil,miles, closed down and went to Mexico Guatemala ect. I started picking cotton with my grandparents when I was 8 years old . Picked 50 pounds my first day . I was so proud .
Magnifique personne qui m'accompagnée depuis que je suis enfant. Il va manquer c'est sûr
@@alanmalcheski8882you think bananas just pop into existence? Need to consider how long you need to take of the plantation before picking that banana
RIP Harry Belafonte 😢 You and your music will never be forgotten.
RIP legend
Rip to a Legend . 96 yrs of a fulfilled life, thank you❤
RIP Harry Belafonte. Thank you for the gift of music, which will continue to bring joy to all who hear it.
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Your 1 of a kind ❤
Love your Music 🎶 🎵 ❤️
Harry Belafonte passed away at 96. He will be missed but thankfully his music will live on forever. RIP.
Absolutely!!
Beetle juice wouldn’t have been nearly as good without his music in it!
Of course another unfair slave song...u richer u nt a slave
No slaves song here😢😢ur rich huh shutup
I love his music . He was a fantastic actor as well. The angel Levine is a good movie .
Rewatching this after hearing of his passing. 😢 RIP Harry Belafonte. You will live forever as your songs replay in our hearts.
Me too
Me too, never will forget!!
Yep
but we will die too
Harry Belafonte 👍
Thank you, Mr Belafonte, for your beautiful voice and songs. May your memory be a blessing.
RIP Legend. Daylight has come, go well. A life well lived.
A legend. The world lost another one but he is sitting with God and his other family right now. 96 years old. Wow. Always admired him, his singing and what a voice! Who could not like that?
😂
Yeah go on laugh you will be judge
Was the 1st song I ever learned as a young child. My grandfather used to sing this to me. Thank you Mr. Belafonte. May you Rest in Eternal Peace
3:16!
So cool thanks grandpa!!
I never would have thought the Banana Boat Song could make my eyes water. RIP Harry Belafonte. You have given so much in so many ways!
Same
Rip
Me too, so powerful, beautiful and pure
I'm here because of good taste. And respect and appreciation for this legend that was only a few years away from being 100 last year when the world lost him. Hopefully young folks will remember him and keep his legacy alive well into the future.
Brilliant song. Excellent singer. RIP MR. Belafonte
Bless your powerful voice and your magical life Mr. Belafonte. RIP.
I was just a child but I remember this being played on the radio. It was a song once heard you never forgot. RIP Harry.
I will never listen to this song in the same way again. I've always thought of it as lightheaded dance song, and Harry made me see and feel the depth and power of this song. Inspiring performance.
Colonialism and imperialism be like
R.I.P. Harry. Thank you so much for all these enjoyable performances, movies and tv shows you did. A true legend has gone for good today
What a voice. What a singer. Will be sorely missed.
RIP to this absolute legend. Unique, and genre defining, we won’t find another one like him. 😢
This song is been ringing in ma head after watching we are the world documentary last night.. RIP Mr Belafonte
Beetlejuice for me
This version is so powerful, you can feel the hard nights work, the pains of the body, the tiredness of the soul. You can see it on his face, his body, hear it in his soul he wants to go home, count my bananas let me sleep.
Exactly how I feel after listening
This song has to been "seen" such a great performance
Exactly! Man, I was so moved by this performance, almost to tears.
So agree!
This is such a perfect comment and encapsulation of the song. Thank you Adam.
RIP.... all singers would give their soul to have only one song that remains in the memory of men .... this song is unforgettable and will remain in my memory.
RIP Harry. Heaven's choir received another beautiful soul today.
動くハリーを視るのは初めてです。二年前のUPで、遅れ馳せながら、有難う御座います！
RIP.... Harry Belafonte... thank you for the wonderful songs...
I did not imagine he was still living. What a life! This performance is everything. Not a simple song at all, but the weight of the labourers, of whom he speaks, to be seen and heard. RIP Sir.
Indeed this song touches deeply of the labouring work, humanity does to survive and to be here.
He is dead 😢
@@KadirSubas nah bro why did u say it like that 💀
Unforgettable song, .Rest In Peace, Mr. Belafonte, you were a good man
I am here because I loved the song growing up"61" and the Song just stays in your mind!!! Every now & then...ya gotta hear it!!! Thanks
Rest in Peace, Harry. Your music was one of the sounds of my childhood. Rest well and be with those you loved.
This song, will never be old. Thank Harry
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of the great Harry Belafonfe 😢❤ We will always have his amazing catalog of music to listen to and be inspired by his life story! What an amazing man
He had a voice like no other Man alive! Always on key, and always on point, when it came to his musical direction.
He will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace, Mr. Harry Belafonte.
He pass away this song the 90s
2024 still hear this song what a talented man
Beetlejuice.🤓👍
Such a handsome man with a beautiful voice! RIP Mr. Belafonte. 🙏🏼
Absolutely fantastic. They don’t make music like his anymore ❤️
I celebrate his life.. because I've known him all of my life! Remember hearing this on radio in1956 as a little boy. RIP.
I am 90 years old and I love him even today. A good man
Ma’am it’s an honor to see you’re 90…I pray God blesses me with the same…
Mr Harry Belafonte - what a honour to listen to him.....I saw him live in a concert in Germany many years ago - Thank you, Harry......! Timeless, indescriable, venerable and not forgotten.
Here to pay homage to a great man. Not only will he be remembered for his music, but his love for his fellow man, can not be minimized. RIP, Mr. Belafonte.❤
Indeed!!! I’ve been looking for his conversation w Bobby Kennedy. I read elsewhere that he was the voice of all reason between the Kennedy White House and MLKjr in civil rights and poverty matters.. Humanity owes him a huge debt.
❤🎉
@@tmarielbs He has a BIG reward awaiting him in heaven
@@dennismclaurin1487 he sure does.
Samw.
RIP Harry, thank you for your music! Rest now, legend!
Growing up in the Caribbean in the 1960's this song was a staple for me. Thank you for the soundtrack to my childhood. Goodbye Harry Belafonte
One of the catchiest songs ever made in my opinion. I sing/hum this regularly without thinking and it always lightens my mood. Harry, you were the man. Thank you so much for your impact on the world mate. Rest In Peace.
❤❤ Found out About Harry B.
ON THE MUPPET SHOW ❤
as I was a kid. Extremely talented musician in general.
Fun Fact: the Muppet show was Harry's Very first television appearance.
Harry did 2 songs on the show, with the Muppets and it's hilarious and you can see how fun it was for them as much as the viewers❤
1 of my most favorite Muppet shows an musical guest.
Great memories ❤
Jim Hensen always had Awesome
music guests on his show.
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Me too. 😁
Perhaps due to the novelties of the song’s style, lyric, and his undeniable beauty, I’d failed for years to fully appreciate what a beautiful instrument Harry has in his voice. The control he exerts over every clear note. Soft as a pan flute’s whisper one minute; then Swelling to a French horn’s bellow the next. He soothes my soul.
Wie wundervoll in Worte gekleidet. Ich habe H. Bekannte life erleben dürfen.
Unfassbar bereichert
Well spoken .
great words..poetic and beautiful ideas
@@drrobertling1393 words express with such deep integrity.
My oldest brother inherited my mother's record collection, including the album this song was on. My nieces and nephew were very young at the time, but they loved this song.
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your wonderful music It is timeless. 😢
This song is a gem. Didn't know the story behind it. It reminds me of an afro Peruvian song that tells the struggles of our black people getting up at 4 in the morning following orders of the "mayoral" to do work in the fields. It's such catchy song we always danced to but few people pay attention to the lyrics and ignore that it's a song of lament. It does have the call and response style of this song too. It's amazing how much history there is behind these songs of African descent people. Great work Mr. Harry Belafonte. Rest In Peace
Mr Belafonte was half Jamaican. The song has its origins in slavery wherein the plantation owners would cultivate Bananas at the slave's expense. Therefore, when it was 'reaping' (stock taking) time or trading, the man taking the stocks (tally) would count the number of bunches each worker had. This was, ofcourse, a tedious and timely process. Therefore, the song represents the cry of the farmers in Jamaican creole language known as patois (french pronunciation 'patwa'). "Come missa tallyman tally mi banana" is the english equivalent of 'Come mister counting man (stock taker) count my bananas. The night is coming, and I need to go home..." There is indeed a correlation between the history of the Caribbean and South America!
Watching today's June 18,2024.
I am 87 years old, and I am happy to listen to again and again.
His soulful voice and captivating presence will forever be remembered, as will his courageous activism for social justice. His timeless songs continue to unite and inspire us all. Rest in peace, dear Calypso King. Your legacy lives on in our hearts and through the music that brought so much joy to the world.
🤢🤮
Your words are perfect for this so great man.
This song is Mento, not Calypso
RIP. You're the best Harry. It's going to be one heck of a show up there. We'll miss you.
This song never dies
Knows nothing these man , but i like his songs , 👍💗
But it should.
@@leelarson107you should
Simple, yet true masterpiece of a song. Pure talent
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.
damn.. .can't stop singing this song all day long
I too! Since 1960... ;=)
Harry Belafonte is an amazing singer but now, he can no longer do so sadly
Listened to this a million times in my youth - still gives me goose bumps. RIP Mr. Belafonte - you were a true inspiration to mankind.
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Captured the very soul of a black man ...completing his work ...and wanting his rightful pay...in a most musical way...RIP Mister Belafonte ...beautiful voice...beautiful man....
Watching and listening to many of his songs today. It’s a special day, as he’s no longer with us. A truly beautiful man, inside and out. May he rest with a smile. He delighted so many.
Great man. Long life. Thanks for all you’ve done. RIP.🙏🏾 💐
He sang this song with such intensity. Very moving.
He did!!!
A dog also barks with intensity.
@leelarson107 and you bark with stupidity...yet here we are.
When I was little, before Kindergarten, my Mom was obsessed with Harry Belafonte. The turntable was in the play room, and she would come down and start it again. A constant diet of Belafonte made me a lifelong fan!
What a man - what a life - what a spirit...! As a kid I was forever struck by listening to the Banana Boat song. Belafonte is quoted as saying that he was an activist who happened to be an artist. And what great purpose he put his talents to..! Day-O forever......!!!!
RIP to the wonderful Harry Belafonte. Thanks for the wonderful music!! ❤
Wonderful? This is a classic example of "If you can't sing well, just yell louder."
R.I.P. Mr Belafonte. Your song and music will live on forever.
We will never forget such historic and legendary voice! Just watched the new docu about we are the world making me appreciate him more
Rest in Peace! A legend, a shining star... grew up watching his movies, listening to his music; he will be missed🙏🏻💔
I remember singing this song as a child. RIP Mr. Belafonte. You were a light in our lives. You can go home now.
Rest In Peace to a brilliant performer. We will miss you.
What a set of pipes on Mr. Belafonte. Rest in peace!
RIP Harry, thanks for your songs ; they stay as beautiful as they are. Thank you for being Harry.
Descanse em paz. Essa música me traz boas recordações. Grande cantor e interprete.
Amém 😢😢
Absolutely ❤
I was weeping when I heard thar Harry,this wonderful singer,is dead. But he will live forever in bis Songs. May he Rest in peace.😢
Rip❤
That range and control of his voice is stellar! He can sing with and without a microphone 🎙️
Not to mention his acting - the bent body, crooked arms and bent fingers. It's a whole performance that sells the song as much as the lyrics.
2024 am still here timeless song
One of the first songs I remember hearing on the radio when I was a little girl. Rest in peace, dear sir.
RIP Mr. Harry Belafonte. Even though I am still young, this song is one of the songs that is a part of my childhood. Listening to this always takes me back to the simple times and when my Grandpa would use to play oldies and classics in his speaker.
H.Belafonte 👍
A very special man, with charism and emotions ... I will love him for ever
Did he die
@@nibelkacyan2334Still very much alive at 94
He's very much admired and respected throughout the world! God bless you, Mr. Belafonte!!
@@nibelkacyan2334 Νο he is 95 years old.
95 ani 💖
If you came here to listen to this after watching the Netflix show " The Greatest Night in Pop" you are a true go-getter ❤❤..
Por que acha?
Eu
Ugh, advertisement’s
I’m here from beatlejuice lol
This is the perfect song for anyone doing night shift waiting til they can finally leave and go home. Very moving with great passion from belafonte. This song has stood the test of time..my dad used to sing this to me randomly.
Hit the nail on the head
After some good whiskey my dad would start to sing this tune..and he nailed it..he was Harry B fan..😂
He was quite a lovely man,great talent and hard work RIP see you on the day of judgement at the sound of the trumpet ,surely we will not go ahead of you.
Exactly
Rest In Power. What an iconic man. Love and respect to his family.
Belafonte said in an interview with the ArtsJournal blog Jazz Beyond Jazz: "The most important thing to me about 'The Banana Boat Song' is that before America heard it, Americans had no notion of the rich culture of the Caribbean. Very few of them did, anyway, which made no sense to me. It made no sense to me back then that people in America would not respond to the Caribbean culture I knew in joyous, positive ways. But there were these cultural assumptions then about people from the Caribbean - that they were all rum drinking, sex-crazed and lazy - not they were tillers of the land, harvesters of bananas for landlords of the plantations.
I thought, let me sing about a new definition of these people. Let me sing a classic work song, about a man who works all night for a sum equal to the cost of a dram of beer, a man who works all night because it's cooler then than during the day." 1:23 [Songfacts]
@@Gurci28 Thank you so much, for this rich information about our history!!!!
@@Gurci28 1❤
RIP, amazing voice and even better person. The world will miss him.
Priceless; I'm sure the audience fully understood the connotations behind the song and appreciated the great man's song accordingly...
Descanse em paz, querido. Rest in peace, dear. A kiss from Brazil...
RIP Harry Belafonte! There will never be another voice like yours. Thanks for all the memories and good vibes.
I saw him in a show once in the seventies as a teenager in Zürich, Switzerland. It was mesmerizing. When the show was over after a lot of encore songs I saw that there were people ranging from about six to well over 80 years old couples. And all had happy faces.
Hello beautiful 👋
Hello,how are you doing?
Who is here after watching the 'we are the world ' documentary?
Me!!!
Same here 😂
I! I was just watching we are the world rehearsals and the lot where singing this great piece of belafonte. Immediately I searched and lo!
Haven’t be able to get it out my head since I heard it in the documentary
Just finished watching the We are the World documentary and it’s 1:52 am
RIP to a groundbreaking legend. You carried yourself with such class and dignity decade after decade. Rest now.
RIP Mr. Belafonte. Thank you for spreading the Caribean beat to the rest of the world. 🇹🇹 🇨🇦
Off topic; Trini x Canada Flag looks so good with each other
LEGEND! RIP, Mr. Belafonte. You will be missed.
C'est une de mes chansons préférées de Harry BELLAFONTE...
Émouvant 🌈🙏