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Hace 5 días · Day-ay-ay-O!” which, of course, is the unforgettable line from Harry Belafonte’s best-known song, “Day-O,” which is also called “The Banana Boat Song.” Then all the singers join in; they’re singing together, they’re clapping along with the beat, smiling, making up new lines to the song.
Hace 3 días · Belafonte was best known for his recordings of "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)", "Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)", "Jamaica Farewell", and "Mary's Boy Child". He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards.
Hace 5 días · On his first day back, Brian Clow, ... (Day-O),” the Harry Belafonte classic, on stage in blackface. I am told that he also wore blackface at McGill on Halloween in 1993, ...
Hace 5 días · In the documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop,” dozens of top musicians pay tribute to Harry Belafonte in the most fitting way—by spontaneously serenading him with his signature “Day-O.” Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by ...
Hace 4 días · During the 1950s and 1960s, Harry Belafonte rose to international fame and became one of the most successful entertainers of his time. His hit songs, such as “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jump in the Line,” topped the charts and brought Caribbean music to a worldwide audience. Activism and Civil Rights
Hace 3 días · American singer, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte (1927–2023) received his fourth distinct award in 2014. Between 1954 and 2014, Belafonte received a total of six awards, including a Grammy Hall of Fame Award and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar (six special awards).
Hace 16 horas · Meanwhile, a number of upcoming shows were sold out, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, ... Also on this day (From ... P.O. Box 2160 Spokane, WA 99210 ...
