Harry Belafonte – Deep As The River / Hallmark Music & Entertainment Audio CD 2006 / 705882

UPC 5050457058821

Product Features

• Label: Hallmark Music & Entertainment
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 2006
• Genre: Folk, World, & Country

Overview

Deep As The River is a compilation album featuring the iconic Harry Belafonte, showcasing his incredible talent for blending folk, world, and Caribbean rhythms. Released in 2006 by Hallmark Music & Entertainment, this album is a collection of Belafonte's timeless songs, ranging from his famous calypso hits to beautiful ballads. Known for his rich, baritone voice, Belafonte's tracks such as Lean On Me, Matilda, Matilda, and Shenandoah resonate with emotional depth and cultural heritage, making this album an essential for fans of folk and world music alike. The album also features classic standards like Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and How Green Is My Valley, each interpreted with Belafonte’s distinctive vocal style.

Interesting Facts

• Harry Belafonte's Legacy: Known as one of the most influential voices in American folk and Caribbean music, Harry Belafonte broke racial barriers and became a global ambassador for Caribbean culture through his music.
• Iconic Songs: Deep As The River includes some of Belafonte's most popular tracks, including the calypso classic Banana Boat Song (Day-O), but also highlights his versatility with slower ballads like Suzanne and Shenandoah.
• Cultural Influence: Belafonte played an important role in popularizing Caribbean and folk music globally, and his recordings remain influential to this day.

Track Listing

1. Deep As The River
2. Lean On Me
3. Man Smart Woman Smarter
4. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
5. Farewell To Arms
6. Mark Twain
7. Pretty As A Rainbow
8. Mo Mary
9. I'm Just A Country Boy
10. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
11. Suzanne (Every Night When The Sun Goes Down)
12. Lord Randall
13. Tol' My Captain
14. Matilda, Matilda
15. I Still Get A Thrill (Thinking Of You)
16. Hold 'Em Joe
17. How Green Is My Valley
18. Kalenda Rock (Mourning Song)
19. Shenandoah
20. The Next Big River

Key Credits

• Artist: Harry Belafonte
• Label: Hallmark Music & Entertainment