He was a racist and talent-less. The only reason he was on telly was out of mere curiosity; sort of when people are curious to see the new primate exhibition at the zoo
I grew up with this song, my uncle (Millard Thomas) played guitar with Belafonte. You see him in this video, wow what a great time they must have had. Two great performers sharing their gifts with the world. Thank you uncle Millard and Mr. Belafonte
Your uncle played on the greatest live album ever recorded, Belafonti At Carnegie Hall and for that I envy him. I'm sure Uncle Millard is/was a hell of a guy.
That's so cool! I remember his name from our copy of Belafonte at Carnegie Hall! I loved that album! My dad fixed up a speaker outside from our indoor record player, and we played that album over and over again in the summer nights and danced to the music. I pored over that album cover so that's how I remember your uncle's name. RIP Mr. Belafonte. Now cracks a noble heart.
My dad passed away on 11th March 2023 after fighting multi organ disease for over 2 years. This was his favourite song. He was loving, kind and caring. He was very protective of our family and especially me and my brother. He added so much life and colour to our lives that it feels like an empty void without him. For the last 2 years, I saw his condition get worse and worse, with doctors saying that it was a terminal case. Slowly he lost his mental faculties, remembering little about himself or us. In one way, I’m happy that his suffering has come to an end, for no god loving man should be put through that ordeal. I hope god has taken his test and my dad has come out with flying colours, since he didn’t lose his faith and love for God till the very end. His last 3 hours were spent in the way he loved it most - Thanking God, thinking about his children, and laying in my mothers arms. “God is Great” was his favourite thing to say. You’re a lion dad, and your roar will forever reverberate in my heart. I’ll carry you everywhere I go, and your legacy shall never be forgotten. I’ll love you forever and always, Your loving son.
@@PiaggioCenter You do realize "Americans" have roots. I was born in Panama of 1st generation Caribbean parents and lived only 6 years of my life in this Central American country. I am not PART of who I am but ALL. Grew up mostly in the U.S. I am Latina, Black, Jamaican, Trinidadian, AND Venezuelan. Tell me I'm not.
Throughout my early childhood, my grandfather would always sing this song whenever he was driving my sister and I to spend a few days at his house. Keep in mind, this was during the early 2000s to mid 2010s, 50-60 years after this song first debuted. I think it was the first song that I ever got emotional about. He used to tell me that when I was really little, I’d cry when he said “I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town”. Now that he has passed, this song is one of the ways of how I remember him the best.
Buddy same. In like 98-99 my grandfather had either a greatest hits album of Harry or a best of the 50s Jawn and I just remember asking him to play the "many-a-day" song when we'd run errands. I was like 6.
Mate my older sisters used to sing this at home as they were in a musical with it. Possibly my first taste of love and loss aged 4. Almost crying now after 38 years!
So funny u wrote this , I’m half Jamaican , and when I’d visit Jamaica and leave and this song would play , I would tear up , and get emotional like you said . Well 7 years now I’ve been living in my Jamaica , so I won’t have to say farewell anymore haha
If you can't sway or tap to the music, it ain't music. JMO. Belafonte songs are still awesome today. Don't know who wrote them, but those folks deserve credit too.
Same here, although we're talking about the late '60s for me. When I was growing up, I always thought about my father when he had to leave for work or trips or whatever. And I always thought of myself as the little girl in Kingston town. What a touching song!!! RIP Harry Belafonte.
@@recordguy4321 If true it's a somewhat paradoxical prejudice considering the movie he made Odds Against Tomorrow. (I've researched this and what you're saying is rubbish. He was involved in the opposite point of view and opposed racism of any kind).
In Bangladesh, we had a writer named Humayon Ahmed.. He mentioned this song in Novels like "Rumali" and Dramas like "Project Himaloy" and "Shrabon megher dine" those brought me here ❤️
In the mid50s, my big sister had a huge crush on this wonderful man. My mom surprised us by buying tickets to see his show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. It was a big deal for me as a 10 year old. I was riveted all night. Remains a fond memory and he has remained a favorite as he’s lived a life of integrity and excellence. Thanks Mom!
@@BlakeBarbieDoll I am white born in 63 but as kid under ten years old my favorite my favorite record was a harry belafonte record I listened to this over and over... that is why he was so great he was universal and appealed to everyone with his charisma and great musicianship .. I still love harry , a fellow new yorker
@@BlakeBarbieDoll Why do you have to be an African American Woman? I'm white and Norwegian, and we all listen to Harry Belafonte's records, I was 14 in 1957. He was very popular here in Norway. BTW his records are West Indien inspired, not African inspired
When I was 6-10 years old... I was taught this in my school in India. Yesterday I found a book where I had written this song and I was surprised that I still knew most of the song 14 years later ♥️♥️♥️
This song brings my memories of my child hood and school life my father gifted me his record player in 1973 when I was topper in board exam in West Bengal state India and scored in IIT entrance
Hits differently when you have a real life experience to relate the song to...(Baba brought me here, we shall miss his selfless fight for the country, to make Kenya a great nation)...such a heart rending song. 💯💔💔💔😔😓
How old are you now mom ? Harry is still Alive ? My Father bought the song in 60s when He was a young man.. my father passed away in 70s.. Sorry my english is not good
@@UEFAEURO-lx2yh I dont really know if your question was meant for me or just generally. Myself I watched Mr Belafonte live in Oslo years ago, I suppose he was 70 years old at the time. Now he is 94. I am in my seventies, still dreaming about him lol. Have a great day! 🇳🇴👍
@@karindidriksen2768 My question for Mrs. Joan Williams.. I love Norway because the Norway looks beautiful.. Many years ago I lived in Germany, I'm fallin in love with the guy from norway, we are the same office but he was the important person not like me.. Memories still memories.
Growing up in India this was one of the favorite songs playing on the radio. Someone always requested it. Its still popular with the next generations. Timeless !
@@siddharth-wy2kp it was a simple question. Why does it offend you ? I asked because not one Indian who I see on social media is in India. I find that odd.
My first sense of Jamaica 🇯🇲 was from this song my Mom and Dad used to sing to us when we were kids in Kumasi, Ghana. They're both at rest now, but hearing it now makes me miss them so much
Thank you Harry Belafonte. My mom had the great luck of getting to see you a long time ago in concert. Then in recent years she got to see you again and brought the same show bill to have autographed a second time. Thank you thank you.
I’m actually getting kind of teary eyed seeing a young Harry Belafonte. I never knew him, but I’m going to miss him a lot. His music always put me in a good mood; he’s more talented than a lot of people ever would’ve thought. But I listen to all his music, and I remember his love, and wisdom.
Back in 1971-72, I was at Roorkee University. Some one at the lunch time, would often play this song at the club. Listening this I go back to my youthful years. What a lovely song.
Rest in peace ...i listened this song for the 1st time on the radio in 2009 ,when i was going for a surgery ..this song stayed with me ..and so it will forever...thank you Mr. Harry ...May you REST IN PEACE !!!!
I heard this song at my grandparents house. It was slow and warm like morning breakfast made with love. No cellphones or even morning news. We got in touch with each other's feelings.
What a loss😢. We have grown up with his songs. Just can't believe he passed away today sometime back, 23rd April 2023. Will cherish his songs forever. 💝
RIP. We love your song here in Africa. We relate with your songs. Rest in power. You inspires. It's raining today April 28th 2023. Am listening to your songs. RIP
I used to play this song on my guitar in my school in Kenya. Wonderful memories. Time to get my guitar out, again, aged 60 and missing my home in Kenya.
Most song that we’re sung by Harry are the Caribbean folk songs. The majority’s was bought from the calypsonians on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago and more. Jamaican natives did us proud. My roots are from Jamaica while I am a born Antiguan by my mom and dad. My roots are from Mountain View in Jamaica. I met some and is still searching. Have a great day.🇦🇬🇯🇲❤️✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨
Listening to his beautiful music today, brining back memories of my childhood and my parents who loved his music. Harry Belafonte is the best of who we are and can be. Rest in peace Harry. May the angels in heaven sing you home 😔
This song😢😢😢 reminds my grandfather who used to sing in the mid 80s and early 90s before he rested in peace at the age of 88. I cry for Belafonte but I thank God for his inspirational songs!!!. 1980s were such good days! What a world these days!!!
Perhaps one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Learned to sing harmony to this song and sing along with it whenever my music system plays it.
My dad would sing this to me all the time when i was ages 2-6 im 16 now and tonight this song just randomly popped up in my head and i started balling my eyes out because there was some night it was the last time my father sang me it. I have a very loving relationship with my father and im so thankful for this song ❤
Once he had to go abroad for office work. Then all of a sudden I heard this song on his collar tune. I had never heard the song before. After listening I ask her who is this little girl you are leaving? I didn't really understand until then. The first three days there was no answer. Then just as the flight took off, when I could no longer speak for a moment, a message came to me. 'You're my little girl.' Since then this song has always been made me Emotional. This song is extremely special.
Farwell and God bless Mister Belafonte. Sie begleiten mich mein ganzes Leben und werden es auch weiterhin tun. Als Schweizer kann ich wohl kaum ermessen wie gross ihr Einsatz für die Benachteiligten auf diesem Planeten war? leben wir hier schliesslich im Paradies. Ich habe Sie nur einmal an einem Konzert in München gesehen, ein Erlebnis welches mir wohl immer in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Danke für Ihren Einsatz, die Musik und die Inspiration. Wie viele bin ich traurig, jedoch ist mir bewusst, dass Ihr Weg im Hier und Jetzt lang war, einmal ist die Zeit für die Heimkehr. Farwell and God bless.
My dad used to sing my sisters and me to sleep with this song - among others. Imagine a crooner's voice on a classical guitar singing this song as the tropical rains pour outside. As the rain fades, you can hear the gentle rhythms of the ocean waves on the shore near our island home. I'm actually crying because it makes me miss him. He died at just 53 in 2005 in a car accident. My then 6-year-old nephew and I were passengers. There were over a thousand people total at two funerals held for him; one at the refinery where he worked and one in Guam where many of our family and friends still lived. The refinery even shut down his unit so his coworkers could attend, at a cost to the refinery of more than six million dollars. I've passed it on by singing my nieces and nephews to sleep with this song - among others. Thank you, Harry, for the memories.
What a wonderful performer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte was! He was a man of great integrity. My comment about the song "Jamaica Farewell," in particular: I was born in 1956. My mother used to sing this song to me when I was a little girl. She looked over at me one time while she was singing it and noticed that I was crying. She wondered why and comforted me. I was taking the lyrics, "I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town" very personally! I thought he/my Mom were singing about me! I grew up listening to all of Harry Belafonte's songs on the record player. His voice and songs bring back good memories!
When I was little, My mom used sing it's bengali version "Paharer Kole" to me... Got to know about the original masterpiece in my teenage... It always will hold a special place in my 💕hearts
Harry, farewell. Singer, actor, activist. He lived a great life, and will be missed.
He was a racist and talent-less. The only reason he was on telly was out of mere curiosity; sort of when people are curious to see the new primate exhibition at the zoo
May his soul rest in perfect peace
I listen to his cassettes to this day.
God bless you, Harry. Put in a good word for me.
I grew up with this song, my uncle (Millard Thomas) played guitar with Belafonte. You see him in this video, wow what a great time they must have had. Two great performers sharing their gifts with the world. Thank you uncle Millard and Mr. Belafonte
Your uncle played on the greatest live album ever recorded, Belafonti At Carnegie Hall and for that I envy him. I'm sure Uncle Millard is/was a hell of a guy.
, сегодня, 25 апреля 2023 года, Гарри покинул этом мир.
Будем слушать его песни.
Ты счастливый человек -- твой дядя Томас Миллард.
They probably had lots of sex together
Que herança seu tio lhes deixou.
Maravilha 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That's so cool! I remember his name from our copy of Belafonte at Carnegie Hall! I loved that album! My dad fixed up a speaker outside from our indoor record player, and we played that album over and over again in the summer nights and danced to the music. I pored over that album cover so that's how I remember your uncle's name.
RIP Mr. Belafonte. Now cracks a noble heart.
Am from Kenya.,, If you are still listening to this song in 2024...then you must have great taste of good music. Love this to eternity
Sure
I am listening
Yes am still listening
I am listening in Kajiado to be precise
Still listening in 2024
RIP Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023), aged 96
You will be remembered as a legend.
He recently passed!!
Rip
I am so sorry Harry but I am learning this song in school and humming this song when I came home from school
sad all good singers have gone to another world.
Life well lived.
Whos here 2024...wat a track...i juz love this
My dad passed away on 11th March 2023 after fighting multi organ disease for over 2 years. This was his favourite song.
He was loving, kind and caring. He was very protective of our family and especially me and my brother. He added so much life and colour to our lives that it feels like an empty void without him. For the last 2 years, I saw his condition get worse and worse, with doctors saying that it was a terminal case. Slowly he lost his mental faculties, remembering little about himself or us. In one way, I’m happy that his suffering has come to an end, for no god loving man should be put through that ordeal. I hope god has taken his test and my dad has come out with flying colours, since he didn’t lose his faith and love for God till the very end. His last 3 hours were spent in the way he loved it most - Thanking God, thinking about his children, and laying in my mothers arms. “God is Great” was his favourite thing to say.
You’re a lion dad, and your roar will forever reverberate in my heart. I’ll carry you everywhere I go, and your legacy shall never be forgotten.
I’ll love you forever and always,
Your loving son.
A moving tribute.
One of the most beautiful men of all time
I just came here to say that😁
Facts 💯💯💞‼️
@@jennyrose9454 ☺️
I agree. I listened to him when I was a teenager and still listening. Very classy.
Yes
So proud to be Jamaican whenever I hear this song. R.I.P Mr Harry Belanfonte you did us proud, you never forget your roots. 🙏🏽💔🇯🇲
He was American.
@@PiaggioCenter he was born in America but moved to Jamaica at 1 and grew up in Jamaica until his 20s. He's Jamaican and American (barley tbh).
@@PiaggioCenter and also born to Jamaican parents
@@PiaggioCenter You do realize "Americans" have roots. I was born in Panama of 1st generation Caribbean parents and lived only 6 years of my life in this Central American country. I am not PART of who I am but ALL. Grew up mostly in the U.S. I am Latina, Black, Jamaican, Trinidadian, AND Venezuelan. Tell me I'm not.
@@keimariehinkson2612 Yes.
In India,from the state of West Bengal a singer named Ranjan Prasad wrote "Pother prante Oi sudur Gain" During the 70's inspired by this song.❤
Those who need Sargam notations (Indian Notations) of this song may visit my channel.
Those who need Sargam notations (Indian Notations) of this song may visit my channel.
Don’t get me wrong, i still love hits today. But music like this literally warms my heart like a sunrise. And it lasts decades!!!
So true❤❤❤
Throughout my early childhood, my grandfather would always sing this song whenever he was driving my sister and I to spend a few days at his house. Keep in mind, this was during the early 2000s to mid 2010s, 50-60 years after this song first debuted. I think it was the first song that I ever got emotional about. He used to tell me that when I was really little, I’d cry when he said “I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town”. Now that he has passed, this song is one of the ways of how I remember him the best.
Buddy same. In like 98-99 my grandfather had either a greatest hits album of Harry or a best of the 50s Jawn and I just remember asking him to play the "many-a-day" song when we'd run errands.
I was like 6.
Mate my older sisters used to sing this at home as they were in a musical with it. Possibly my first taste of love and loss aged 4. Almost crying now after 38 years!
So funny u wrote this , I’m half Jamaican , and when I’d visit Jamaica and leave and this song would play , I would tear up , and get emotional like you said . Well 7 years now I’ve been living in my Jamaica , so I won’t have to say farewell anymore haha
If you can't sway or tap to the music, it ain't music. JMO. Belafonte songs are still awesome today. Don't know who wrote them, but those folks deserve credit too.
Same here, although we're talking about the late '60s for me. When I was growing up, I always thought about my father when he had to leave for work or trips or whatever. And I always thought of myself as the little girl in Kingston town. What a touching song!!! RIP Harry Belafonte.
Still with us, aged 93. A national treasure. xx
and an ANTI_SEMITE
@@recordguy4321 is it really??
@@Shadow-bx8ri OH YEAH for many decades, BTW he;s a great actor and singer
@@recordguy4321
Oh shut up.
@@recordguy4321 If true it's a somewhat paradoxical prejudice considering the movie he made Odds Against Tomorrow. (I've researched this and what you're saying is rubbish. He was involved in the opposite point of view and opposed racism of any kind).
In Bangladesh, we had a writer named Humayon Ahmed.. He mentioned this song in Novels like "Rumali" and Dramas like "Project Himaloy" and "Shrabon megher dine" those brought me here ❤️
I didn't know that, gonna explore ASAP!
ইয়েস! আমার প্রথম এই গানটা শোনাও উনার উপন্যাসে পড়ে
In addition please, Very recent Hatirpool Sessions cover this song in Bangla and Chakma Language too.
@@tourlogs sounds lovely, Thanks for the info.
I m from Kolkata.have heard of Project Himalay
In the mid50s, my big sister had a huge crush on this wonderful man. My mom surprised us by buying tickets to see his show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. It was a big deal for me as a 10 year old. I was riveted all night. Remains a fond memory and he has remained a favorite as he’s lived a life of integrity and excellence. Thanks Mom!
Are you African American women?
@@BlakeBarbieDoll I am white born in 63 but as kid under ten years old my favorite my favorite record was a harry belafonte record I listened to this over and over... that is why he was so great he was universal and appealed to everyone with his charisma and great musicianship .. I still love harry , a fellow new yorker
@@BlakeBarbieDoll Why do you have to be an African American Woman? I'm white and Norwegian, and we all listen to Harry Belafonte's records, I was 14 in 1957. He was very popular here in Norway. BTW his records are West Indien inspired, not African inspired
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There's not a person on the planet who can honestly say they don't have a crush on Harry Belafonte.
you made me proud to be Caribbean in the USA. thank you for your contribution to the world.
Usa is killed caribbean
Are you an actor
His voice is so smooth.
As smooth as rum.
Very very beaucoup voice. Amazing 👏👏👏
The clarity...you can discern each word...
Smooth, yet also muscular, I've always thought.
RIP. You were part of my happy childhood with my then living dear old folks. Am 77 now. So happy & yet sad looking back.
When I was 6-10 years old... I was taught this in my school in India. Yesterday I found a book where I had written this song and I was surprised that I still knew most of the song 14 years later ♥️♥️♥️
Which school dude?
From which school shaily
Bluebells International ??
same, I just randomly came across this song and I still remember all the lyrics
I came here because of the same reason!!!!!!!
This song brings my memories of my child hood and school life my father gifted me his record player in 1973 when I was topper in board exam in West Bengal state India and scored in IIT entrance
Remembering my number one maestro on his birthday..RIP, sir Harry Belafento
Dedication from my president Raila Amollo Odinga.i love this song because he made me to love it.long live Baba
I remember when this became a world wide hit back in the day. This incredibly good looking man is one beautiful singer. Totally love this!
Wow! When was that?
@@Normbox268 The song was released in 1957. I was 14 years old. The song was constantly being played on radio stations in Melbourne, Australia.
He was a fantastic singer .
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As a kid, on road trips our whole family would sing this song. Have lots of great memories linked to it.
Hits differently when you have a real life experience to relate the song to...(Baba brought me here, we shall miss his selfless fight for the country, to make Kenya a great nation)...such a heart rending song. 💯💔💔💔😔😓
💙💙
@@sherinaokello866 true.A true democrate .l so much Baba .You are a real political model.
You aren't alone whoever you are. From inside it really hit us by a lot.😢😢😢
Same here baba brought me here
RIP Mister Belafonte, farewell and thank you for all the beautiful music and your beautiful soul.
I met Harry when he went to Grenada to film Island In the Sun.1957. I was an Air Hostess on the flight from Trinidad to Grenada.
How was he?
Lucky you! The world’s most handsome man with lots of talents!🇳🇴
How old are you now mom ?
Harry is still Alive ?
My Father bought the song in 60s when He was a young man.. my father passed away in 70s..
Sorry my english is not good
@@UEFAEURO-lx2yh I dont really know if your question was meant for me or just generally. Myself I watched Mr Belafonte live in Oslo years ago, I suppose he was 70 years old at the time. Now he is 94. I am in my seventies, still dreaming about him lol. Have a great day! 🇳🇴👍
@@karindidriksen2768
My question for Mrs. Joan Williams..
I love Norway because the Norway looks beautiful..
Many years ago I lived in Germany, I'm fallin in love with the guy from norway, we are the same office but he was the important person not like me..
Memories still memories.
I married that sweet woman from Kingston Jamaica and we lived happily ever after.
Sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day.
R.I.P. Harry. Thank you for what you did in this world.
R.I.P Mr. Belafonte, you are so much loved and will be missed. Thank you for all stood for, 😢
Growing up in India this was one of the favorite songs playing on the radio. Someone always requested it. Its still popular with the next generations. Timeless !
Are you still in India?
@@BlakeBarbieDollare you still in your country of origin?
@@BlakeBarbieDoll does it matter?
@@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4ny yes I am.
@@siddharth-wy2kp it was a simple question. Why does it offend you ? I asked because not one Indian who I see on social media is in India. I find that odd.
My first sense of Jamaica 🇯🇲 was from this song my Mom and Dad used to sing to us when we were kids in Kumasi, Ghana. They're both at rest now, but hearing it now makes me miss them so much
I’m also the offspring of a Caribbean immigrant family, and I grew up with this song and others by this magnificent human. RIP, great ancestor.
From Ghana 🇬🇭, this song sounds new every day, 2024
Very true me nua
My father used to sing this song to us whilst playing his guitar. R.I.P. You did an amazing job raising us to the best of your ability.
Thank you Harry Belafonte. My mom had the great luck of getting to see you a long time ago in concert. Then in recent years she got to see you again and brought the same show bill to have autographed a second time. Thank you thank you.
Beautiful song from Handsome Harry Belafonte 🤗😍🇯🇲🌺🌺‼️
I'm a fan of his daughter too she looks like him
?????Let me know if you hear from me
This might be my favourite version, just the small changes are fantastic.
I’m actually getting kind of teary eyed seeing a young Harry Belafonte. I never knew him, but I’m going to miss him a lot.
His music always put me in a good mood; he’s more talented than a lot of people ever would’ve thought. But I listen to all his music, and I remember his love, and wisdom.
RIP HARRY😢
He was an American original. May he Rest in Peace.
Back in 1971-72, I was at Roorkee University. Some one at the lunch time, would often play this song at the club. Listening this I go back to my youthful years. What a lovely song.
Farewell, Mr. Belafonte
96 years of wonderment. R.I.P., Mr. Belafonte. Saw you live once, and you were SO alive -- what a performer!
Imagine what this man saw and experienced in his lifetime. Legend. RIP Harry you will be missed 🥺
Rest in peace ...i listened this song for the 1st time on the radio in 2009 ,when i was going for a surgery ..this song stayed with me ..and so it will forever...thank you Mr. Harry ...May you REST IN PEACE !!!!
RIP great singer and Civil Rights fighter.
RIP. Your name will live on among the stars in the universe
I heard this song at my grandparents house. It was slow and warm like morning breakfast made with love. No cellphones or even morning news. We got in touch with each other's feelings.
When I was a little boy over 65 yrs my father sang Harry's songs as I went to sleep, goodnight Harry
This song will NEVER grow old. It’s 2024 and I’m still enjoying it ❤😘🩵💕💙🥰
Me too
How can classic grow old?
RIP, Mr. Belafonte. You were admired all over the world over many decades.
Farewell, sir. And thank you, thank you, thank you.
What a loss😢.
We have grown up with his songs. Just can't believe he passed away today sometime back, 23rd April 2023.
Will cherish his songs forever. 💝
Baba Raila Amollo Odinga introduced me to this masterpiece. Long live Mr. Odinga💖
This is one of the songs i remember Rest in Peace Harry Belafonte you will recieve youre Crown By JESUS one day . 📝🕊️♥️
Takes me back. I grew up listening to these wonderful entertainers. Always loved this song ❤❤and yellow bird. Linda
RIP. We love your song here in Africa. We relate with your songs. Rest in power. You inspires. It's raining today April 28th 2023. Am listening to your songs. RIP
From Trin/Bago 60 yrs old. Still know all the words. RIP.
Such a handsome, talented, patriotic, dear, dear man. Am glad he's still with us!
My Dad used to sing when he drove all us in the road trips, he 😢😢 is gone, when I meet him, I will ask him to sing to the family,
Likewise my dad and he has gone but surely when I meet him again, I will sing the song and other country songs for him
I used to play this song on my guitar in my school in Kenya. Wonderful memories. Time to get my guitar out, again, aged 60 and missing my home in Kenya.
We jamming to this after our election .Hon.raila
Raila lost the election and the mood is sombre.
Welcome back again 🇰🇪
My dad used to sing this for me while playing his guitar in my childhood ❤ this is so nostalgic
Most song that we’re sung by Harry are the Caribbean folk songs. The majority’s was bought from the calypsonians on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago and more. Jamaican natives did us proud. My roots are from Jamaica while I am a born Antiguan by my mom and dad. My roots are from Mountain View in Jamaica. I met some and is still searching. Have a great day.🇦🇬🇯🇲❤️✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨
Just like Afrika, our India too has a rich folk culture. Our folksongs express the feelings of common people just like it is expressed in this song
This is a Mento song, not Calypso and Mento is from Jamaica
My Dad's favorite song. Were he alive he'd be 118 yoa. I'm 65 and used to sing this for him.
What a singing voice. My man. RIP Harry, you'll never be forgotten.
Since youth, that song takes me back to my beloved Carribbean.
🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲RIP Harry played your songs at night to put my kids to sleep. 😢
Great song . I was young by then, lovely great. Rest in peace. Harry
Listening to his beautiful music today, brining back memories of my childhood and my parents who loved his music. Harry Belafonte is the best of who we are and can be. Rest in peace Harry. May the angels in heaven sing you home 😔
RIP Harry. From the beautiful island you sang about.
I am now 68 years old the day I got you tube, I did'nt miss for a single day to listen this evergreen beautiful song.
Beautiful music
참앳날 노래네요 하리베라폰터님 반갑슴니다
This makes me so grateful that we have something like TH-cam to see this 66 years later. Just as good now as it was then.
My heart breaks to know we just lost this legend today. Listening to this song with tears in my eyes.
My mum loved Harry Belafonte and especially this song. I grew up with his records. She died a week before him in April 2023 aged 88.
Farewell to your mum. May her soul find eternal peace🙏
May your dear mum be blessed and rest in eternal peace.
My all-time favourite song. I started singing this number for my little daughter from the time she could comprehend songs.
Wow 96 years old and only died this year thankyou Mr belfonte I love your songs
Wonderful song, RIP Harry Belafonte. Greetz from The Netherlands.
This song😢😢😢 reminds my grandfather who used to sing in the mid 80s and early 90s before he rested in peace at the age of 88. I cry for Belafonte but I thank God for his inspirational songs!!!. 1980s were such good days! What a world these days!!!
Must have listened to this five times today. Thanks for coming our way Mr Belafonte. Rest in peace
Perhaps one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Learned to sing harmony to this song and sing along with it whenever my music system plays it.
My dad would sing this to me all the time when i was ages 2-6 im 16 now and tonight this song just randomly popped up in my head and i started balling my eyes out because there was some night it was the last time my father sang me it. I have a very loving relationship with my father and im so thankful for this song ❤
Harry Belafonte (1927-2023) RIP! ❤
Once he had to go abroad for office work. Then all of a sudden I heard this song on his collar tune. I had never heard the song before. After listening I ask her who is this little girl you are leaving? I didn't really understand until then. The first three days there was no answer. Then just as the flight took off, when I could no longer speak for a moment, a message came to me. 'You're my little girl.' Since then this song has always been made me Emotional. This song is extremely special.
Farwell and God bless Mister Belafonte. Sie begleiten mich mein ganzes Leben und werden es auch weiterhin tun. Als Schweizer kann ich wohl kaum ermessen wie gross ihr Einsatz für die Benachteiligten auf diesem Planeten war? leben wir hier schliesslich im Paradies.
Ich habe Sie nur einmal an einem Konzert in München gesehen, ein Erlebnis welches mir wohl immer in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Danke für Ihren Einsatz, die Musik und die Inspiration. Wie viele bin ich traurig, jedoch ist mir bewusst, dass Ihr Weg im Hier und Jetzt lang war, einmal ist die Zeit für die Heimkehr. Farwell and God bless.
I'm listening in México. Belafonte is FOREVER.
RAO a king who never got a chance to rule...long life to BABA💙💙
I was young by then . Wonderful song. Beautiful 😍❤️ rest in peace Harry
I learned to sing this song when I was 10 years old, I'm now 60 years. Love u, Belafonte
R.I.P. Harry Belafonte. ❤💙
Sad to say but for many of us our hearts are down today. May he rest in peace.
grew up hearing my father singing this song while playing guitar. Farewell Mr Belafonte. 😢
My dad used to sing my sisters and me to sleep with this song - among others. Imagine a crooner's voice on a classical guitar singing this song as the tropical rains pour outside. As the rain fades, you can hear the gentle rhythms of the ocean waves on the shore near our island home. I'm actually crying because it makes me miss him.
He died at just 53 in 2005 in a car accident. My then 6-year-old nephew and I were passengers. There were over a thousand people total at two funerals held for him; one at the refinery where he worked and one in Guam where many of our family and friends still lived. The refinery even shut down his unit so his coworkers could attend, at a cost to the refinery of more than six million dollars.
I've passed it on by singing my nieces and nephews to sleep with this song - among others. Thank you, Harry, for the memories.
This must be the greatest comment in TH-cam
Today is 15th October. Searched this song for a specific purpose.
Now after listening, I feel what a beautiful song it is.
Love from Assam, India
Who’s here enjoying this evergreen in November 2022. I grew up with this playing on the jukebox in the 70s 😂❤
me ;)
What a wonderful performer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte was! He was a man of great integrity. My comment about the song "Jamaica Farewell," in particular: I was born in 1956. My mother used to sing this song to me when I was a little girl. She looked over at me one time while she was singing it and noticed that I was crying. She wondered why and comforted me. I was taking the lyrics, "I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town" very personally! I thought he/my Mom were singing about me! I grew up listening to all of Harry Belafonte's songs on the record player. His voice and songs bring back good memories!
Knew this song for so long and didn't know that he song it. Rip
I'm 82yrs I love the song
When I was little, My mom used sing it's bengali version "Paharer Kole" to me... Got to know about the original masterpiece in my teenage... It always will hold a special place in my 💕hearts
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One of the greatest Singer in the whole World RIP Sir