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LP mono: RCA LPM-1022
LP pseudostereo: RCA LSP-1022
LP Victor SHP-5049 (Japan)
LP HMV CLP-1022 (UK)
LP:RCA L-10021 (Australia) |
Released in 1954.
Accompanied by Millard Thomas (guitar)
Orchestra and Chorus Supervised by Hugo Winterhalter
Session Producers : H. Winterhalter,
Henri René,
Jack Lewis and Joe Carlton.
Recorded in RCA Victor's Manhattan Center and
24th Street Studios, Apr. 9, 22 & 29 and May 13, 1954
Cover Art: Kysar
Liner-notes: Leonard Feather |
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Availability: All songs are on
the album BCD16262 |
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| 1 |
Mark Twain # |
3:42 |
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| 2 |
Man Piaba # |
3:30 |
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| 3 |
John Henry # |
3:27 |
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| 4 |
Tol' My Captain # |
2:45 |
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| 5 |
Kalenda Rock
(Mourning Song) |
3:22 |
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| 6 |
The Drummer And The Cook # |
2:04 |
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| 7 |
The Fox # |
2:43 |
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| 8 |
Soldier, Soldier # |
1:37 |
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| 9 |
The Next Big River # |
0:20 |
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| 10 |
Delia # |
2:58 |
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| 11 |
Mo Mary # |
2:15 |
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| 12 |
Lord Randall # |
4:07 |
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| Harry Belafonte's first album features a solid variety of
songs from American folk tradition, learned during his studies of folk music
at the Library of Congress in the early 1950s. He had signed with RCA Victor
in 1952, recording a series of well-received singles. Belafonte's new-found
love for music of the West Indies can be found in songs such as "Man Piaba"
(which he wrote) along with songs from English and Scottish tradition such
as "Lord Randall" and "The Drummer & the Cook." Songs from African-American
tradition include the chain gang song "Tol' My Captain" and the ubiquitous
"John Henry."
Mark Twain was a good initial effort, but Belafonte's repertoire and
delivery would get stronger with the next album. ~ Cary Ginell, All Music
Guide |
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HMV CLP-1022 (UK) |
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