Name: Mark Twain and Other Folk Favorites by Harry Belafonte
Brand: Harry Belafonte
SKU: 3610154414270
Price: 9.9 USD
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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.

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Mark Twain and Other Folk Favorites

1. Mark Twain

2. Man Piaba

3. John Henry

4. Tol' My Captain

5. Kalenda Rock

6. The Drummer and the Cook

7. The Fox

8. Solder, Solder

9. The Next Big River

10. Delia

11. Mo Mary

12. Lord Randall

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