Harry Belafonte - Jamaica Farewell (live) 1997

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • This fantastic concert was recorded in 1997 (State University Of New York at Purchase).

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  • @brettcurtis5710
    @brettcurtis5710 Рік тому +8

    Farewell, Harry - sad to say you''re on your way - sail well and rest easy!

  • @BoryanaTacconi
    @BoryanaTacconi Рік тому +162

    A shining human being went back into the light today. Farewell, dear Mr. Belafonte, and thank you for everything.

  • @healedaries4644
    @healedaries4644 Рік тому +67

    “Thank you Mr. Belafonte for your sacrifice, your commitment to Justice and standard of life for all men and women. You will be missed!

  • @elvajrr5582
    @elvajrr5582 Рік тому +44

    I always thought this gentleman is so gentleman, and made a gentle music. You will be remembered forever. RIP Mr. Bolafonte, from a peruvian who loves your music.

    • @mannyzamora2709
      @mannyzamora2709 Рік тому +7

      A gentleman you like too say… very classy man

    • @uraannews4793
      @uraannews4793 Рік тому

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  • @danielepepin4257
    @danielepepin4257 Рік тому +47

    Love this version. Also love the way Harry gets the audience to join in. So beautifully done. Perfect beat & harmony.

  • @lidiabonini3568
    @lidiabonini3568 3 роки тому +75

    A great artist and one of the most beautiful, gorgeous men around. ❤️☕🇮🇹

  • @debbiefaithfull300
    @debbiefaithfull300 Рік тому +3

    Love u Mr Harry u did your job u walked with Martin Luther king u u was an advocate singer actor u did well take your rest

  • @marjoriemckenzie4247
    @marjoriemckenzie4247 Рік тому +12

    A great Human Being has left us, but his music and legacy and all that he stood for will live on in the hearts and minds of people everywhere!! Love you Harry Belafonte. You will be greatly missed!! Rest in Peace!!❤❤

  • @kiariekamau2077
    @kiariekamau2077 Рік тому +4

    RIP, the King of Calypso, Harry Belafonte (1927-2023). Award winning singer and actor; key strategist, activist, fundraiser and mediator for the American civil rights movement. You have left indelible footprints on the sands of time.

  • @Nick85619
    @Nick85619 Рік тому +12

    Rest in Peace Belafonte. Your Farewell Jamaica song inspired many people to become their brothers keepers. I love the song

  • @Sasha1939
    @Sasha1939 9 років тому +157

    I remember seeing him in Portland, Oregon in early 60's. He walked on stage, wearing a bright red shirt, open about 3 buttons and tight blue jeans. He walked to center stage, leaned on one hip, arms crossed and just stood there. Didn't need to say a word. The audience was on its feet, screaming and applauding for somewhere between 10 and 15 minutes. One of the greatest concerts I had seen up to that time.
    He was pure magic. I never saw an entertainer with that kind of magnetism until I
    saw Roberto Carlos of Brazil in 2012. Men like Belafonte only come along once
    in three or four generations. I still stop and listen when he speaks for civil rights.

    • @reddosukre5986
      @reddosukre5986 9 років тому +6

      +Sasha1939 now i have to go watch roberto carlos 2012.

    • @jfrancia574
      @jfrancia574 4 роки тому +6

      Great harry belafonte!

    • @anithaks6620
      @anithaks6620 3 роки тому +5

      Wow... U r so lucky to get to watch n hear him in person 😍

    • @teresacalladine7479
      @teresacalladine7479 2 роки тому +2

      @@anithaks6620
      Yes very Lucy.

    • @julianemello1723
      @julianemello1723 11 місяців тому

      I' m from Brazil🇧🇷😊👍
      We love Sr. Harry Belafonte🙏❤❤

  • @davidbentley145
    @davidbentley145 Рік тому +32

    Your energy is communicated through this beautiful music Harry...How could anyone not have a smile in their heart while hearing music like this...I tell ya this music is timeless and can still send you to this place...

  • @sissyslife7601
    @sissyslife7601 4 роки тому +19

    my father had a album record in the early 60ties of Belafonae The songs remind me so much of him. he was a seaman.

  • @sharonchandler4185
    @sharonchandler4185 Рік тому +16

    Rest in the greatest peace, Sir. The greatest peace, the love you have given to the musical world, to the world at large. I will never forget the touch of your hand, Sir, nor the words you leaned to whisper in my ear.

  • @mlhdaley
    @mlhdaley 4 роки тому +35

    A Jamaican folk song swagged up by a Jamerican superstar! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

  • @MarkMaysey
    @MarkMaysey Рік тому +42

    What a legend in music and a man of good character, not to forget his philanthropist achievements. A life well lived Mr. Belafonte, RIP!

  • @maraergarac4674
    @maraergarac4674 Рік тому +12

    HARRY BELAFONTE LEGEND FOREVER. There's no more musicians like him these days, nor souls like HE was. What a shiny MEN humanity has had. HE was the last ANGEL walking on this planet. YOU will be missed dearly all around the world and never forgotten . THANK YOU HARRY BELAFONTE FOR EVERYTHING YO GAVE TO THE WORLD. My heart is broken. Rest in heaven with Angels beautiful soul. 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇❤❤❤💔💔💔🌿🕊

  • @francokambela7780
    @francokambela7780 Рік тому +3

    Salute thanks for the untiring, selfless, unapologetic, inspiring fight for freedom

  • @carolecarpendale666
    @carolecarpendale666 Рік тому +3

    The world won't be the same without you in it but we have your beautiful music so you will never be forgotten
    ......

  • @ranjitghosh3898
    @ranjitghosh3898 Рік тому +6

    What a wonderful singer we lost a great real human being, you have not left us you are always with us in our

  • @vivekghoshkolkataindia
    @vivekghoshkolkataindia 3 роки тому +6

    Harry your voice, art of expression which comes in from your soul proves .................you are our Ambassador and the best!! I unite with you from a far away land named India, Calcutta now Kolkata, the place from where late Tagore, poet, lyricist did lighten the world as you go on doing. Kolkata adores you from the bottom of our hearts. Harry, we wait eagerly to hear you more and more songs about us the global common citizens.........like of Kolkata.

  • @jocelynpicard8680
    @jocelynpicard8680 11 років тому +24

    Just found this today....wow.... funny how you forget how much Mr. Belafonte's music makes you feel so good. Wonderful to have this available. Thank you Mr. Belafonte for the gifts of your music and hard work. Merci!

    • @mr.warmth1511
      @mr.warmth1511 8 років тому +2

      he will treat you like a friend

  • @jackwolf7966
    @jackwolf7966 7 років тому +8

    We will never be able to have Entertainer like Harry Belafonte no more. There is nothing like him!

  • @williamallen8815
    @williamallen8815 Рік тому +10

    Watching in 2023. His crowd control, astounding ✊🏼

    • @julianemello1723
      @julianemello1723 11 місяців тому

      I' m from Brazil🇧🇷
      watching in 2024😌👍

  • @dorothyfairweather4980
    @dorothyfairweather4980 4 роки тому +12

    I can listen to your voice all day.

  • @benthemiester
    @benthemiester 12 років тому +20

    I saw this concert on TV many years ago and was blown away. Up until then Belafonte was the music my parents listen to. Great band also. Thanx for posting video.

  • @richg9639
    @richg9639 5 місяців тому +2

    I love you Harry, may you rest in peace. You will live forever with your music

  • @imrekrizmanic2772
    @imrekrizmanic2772 3 роки тому +35

    His voice caresses the soul...

  • @subburajarao
    @subburajarao 11 років тому +26

    With father and uncle who were connoisseurs of Western music, I grew up along with this song and it always touches a deep chord within my soul. This particular performance is a wonderful experience of going back in the time machine. Did you notice how he carried the audience along with him and made the singers, male and female audience sing along with him. Harry Belafonte, you are an all time great. Hats off to you.

  • @eddasimon1427
    @eddasimon1427 4 роки тому +14

    What a man and voice! Really 70??? Cannot believe it. Missing such brilliant entertainer today! May he become 100 ! ❤️him as singer and activist❤️ Greetings from Germany🌹🍀

  • @maryannerangel9735
    @maryannerangel9735 Рік тому +1

    I am sad to say that you are away, you have left a world giving us great memories in deeds and song. Thank you, Harry B. Mary Anne R.

  • @munduwachege
    @munduwachege 9 років тому +40

    A great hit. . .takes me back to those days. . . we never seem to get music such as this anymore. . .

  • @allsportsworld2449
    @allsportsworld2449 9 років тому +38

    Oh my God. What a Legend. They don't make musician like Harry Belafonte nowadays.

  • @coolhat8517
    @coolhat8517 9 років тому +21

    We live in an era of "disposable" music. Harry B. is a genuine original. The real deal. This is timeless music....and this version is positively magical :D

  • @nellievanballegoy5267
    @nellievanballegoy5267 3 роки тому +3

    Hij heeft klasse en een geweldige stem. Mooie uitstraling, nog steeds. Island in the Sun is mijn lievelingssong. Mooie herinneringen aan de Carribean. Veel gedraaid dit lied toen ik daar was. Deze Mensen zullen hun Island in the Sun nóóit verlaten. Build by their fathers, dit Lied zegt hier alles over 🥰

  • @NallDave
    @NallDave Рік тому +3

    Rest in Peace. Thank You for making my life better with your songs.

  • @dibag7443
    @dibag7443 3 роки тому +14

    What a performance by singer, musicians and active audiences 👍🏽

  • @colettemalet2664
    @colettemalet2664 2 роки тому +7

    Je ne n'ai jamais ❤️cessé de l écouter tout au long de de la vie

  • @helenrigmaiden6375
    @helenrigmaiden6375 Рік тому +3

    Rest in paradise.
    April 25, 2023
    Such a beautiful man.

  • @steniajames4132
    @steniajames4132 3 роки тому +3

    How wonderful is this wonderful man

  • @c.tseumanutafa3389
    @c.tseumanutafa3389 4 роки тому +8

    I learnt this song back in the early 80’s with my music teacher Mrs Steward (Popo) Apia Primary School. Good oldle memories.

  • @cherylbain386
    @cherylbain386 Рік тому +3

    The world grieves the loss of this great soul of moral courage and integrity.

  • @guntaleeruenrom4100
    @guntaleeruenrom4100 3 роки тому +4

    Very beautiful song that I'd like to hear it everyday. It is so timeless. It makes me think of my Jamaican friend from the university so long time ago. Hope Joseph is doing very well in Kingston now.

  • @sohinisen3042
    @sohinisen3042 Рік тому +3

    His silken voice soothes the soul. Love how he gets the audience to join in! Amazing! ❤ RIP. 🙏🏻

    • @uraannews4793
      @uraannews4793 Рік тому

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  • @shantanubhattacharya3631
    @shantanubhattacharya3631 6 років тому +22

    Simple yet exceptionally melodious composition makes this song so much popular world wide. I have heard this song umpteen times and would still love to hear again and again. It creates a melancholic soothing effect resulting in a feeling of sublime happiness. A big salute to Mr Harry Belafonte from Kolkata, INDIA.

  • @CharleneImperatrice
    @CharleneImperatrice Рік тому +1

    An elegant, talented singer oozing with charisma. I was blessed to meet Harry . He will light up Heaven .

  • @Valerie-nf3jl
    @Valerie-nf3jl Рік тому +3

    A shining star of my childhood and youth rip Harry. May your legacy live forever.

  • @rosemaryvaz7967
    @rosemaryvaz7967 Рік тому +1

    Belafonte,u blend the lyrics beautifully well with the audience. That's the beauty of this song.

  • @shankarasharya8368
    @shankarasharya8368 7 років тому +3

    Dieser Song begleitet mich seit ich ihn mit 12 jahren das erste mal gehört habe. In jeder version ist es eine Offenbarung. Harry Belafonte war einer der Großen!!!!!

  • @judithlewis1277
    @judithlewis1277 Рік тому +6

    Loved this so much. Rip Harry Belafonte. ❤

  • @davidbentley145
    @davidbentley145 4 роки тому +4

    A true human brother...I grew up listening to this unique voice...all of his concerts are truly fun to be there....

  • @angelarogoveanu304
    @angelarogoveanu304 3 роки тому +16

    so , so beautiful , so gentle , it nourishes my soul 🤗🤗
    thank you for posting

  • @nishaanusuya
    @nishaanusuya 4 роки тому +6

    Superb song. My heart is there

  • @kitty.k1924
    @kitty.k1924 Рік тому +3

    Sailing through time foever. Great Belafonte you Will be missed.😢 😍😍

  • @irena.el.o4198
    @irena.el.o4198 3 роки тому +4

    Oh I loved this song and constantly sang it during my school days ❤ ❤ memories

  • @dingrena
    @dingrena 5 років тому +9

    What a great quiet weekend night with Harry Belafonte💕....listening to his classical music.❤️❤️❤️

  • @clarencefernando3968
    @clarencefernando3968 Рік тому +3

    RIP Mr Belafonte.Your music will be forever. Thanks.

  • @sankarshansaha3174
    @sankarshansaha3174 9 років тому +10

    loved d song again n again....totally lovin it...

  • @ulrichhartwigscheske4425
    @ulrichhartwigscheske4425 5 років тому +4

    Einer der groessten aller bekannten Zeiten ; One of the Greatest all time we know

  • @memox6015
    @memox6015 3 роки тому +4

    Harry belafonte my faforite singing because Harry belafonte sing to God 👍😘❤️

  • @boblouisell1747
    @boblouisell1747 9 років тому +19

    What an amazing legacy this man will be leaving us all! He had the insight to try performing island songs in the mainland of the U.S. and was rewarded with a major career. He had the sense of justice to work for good causes and to give lots of his acquired wealth to charities. "Blessed are those who seek justice. They will be satisfied."

  • @subhi6362
    @subhi6362 6 років тому +14

    Mind blowing....hats off Mr Harry Belafonte. Lovely...I have heard all the versions of this song....

  • @bobsbrain397
    @bobsbrain397 4 роки тому +13

    Brilliant performance, thanks for uploading

  • @nevillefernandes6108
    @nevillefernandes6108 2 роки тому +5

    🌲🌹 Lovely song with good lyrics & Harry Belafonte was too good.

  • @tiotigeorge4794
    @tiotigeorge4794 4 роки тому +8

    the introduction was a perfect masterpiece...

  • @paulcasini4759
    @paulcasini4759 10 місяців тому +1

    How I Wish He Were Still Here I Wept When He Passed No Body Came Close To The Mighty One Harry Belafonte

  • @sebagalaivan2124
    @sebagalaivan2124 3 роки тому +3

    Those prime years,when a music show didn't cost a lot of energy,jumping and making a lot of noise but rather pure talent,passion and confidence.

    • @sethkwei7814
      @sethkwei7814 3 роки тому

      This generation don't appreciate those of our children coming up with the passion and love for good music . All they want to hear is noise. 😔

  • @JanRossi
    @JanRossi 5 років тому +4

    Thinking of my Dad. He played the Harry Belafonte records a ton! Great memories. ♫

  • @sukanyadutta1824
    @sukanyadutta1824 11 років тому +9

    classic.... and such a great performer....hatttssss offfff!!!!!!

  • @Yetti0
    @Yetti0 2 роки тому +5

    Love all your performances and recordings!

  • @amoswekesa1476
    @amoswekesa1476 2 роки тому +9

    Raila Odinga,an opposition leader mastered the lyrics of this song..i used to think it was sung by him.Harry indeed you are a legend.

  • @sanjibkumardas8589
    @sanjibkumardas8589 Рік тому +2

    Mesmerizing voice. A great soul.You will be remembered always. Long Live.

  • @tpeterhern5480
    @tpeterhern5480 5 років тому +6

    The Master of Audience Participation ... he makes you want to sing !

  • @michaelwashington3637
    @michaelwashington3637 4 роки тому +2

    Never saw a VHS of this when we were young but remember Dad performing this at home all the time

  • @helenmulvihill5581
    @helenmulvihill5581 Рік тому +1

    Loved this great man,singer,personality and fine talented human being. He will be missed. God Bless.🙏

  • @paulgleitman7096
    @paulgleitman7096 5 років тому +6

    One of the all time classics sung by a legend.
    You can’t beat this .

  • @jeromekrchmar8742
    @jeromekrchmar8742 8 місяців тому +3

    Spendid!!! Miss You Mr. Belafonte.

  • @martinpartida2269
    @martinpartida2269 5 років тому +3

    A beautiful live performance of a very beautiful song

  • @vic-da-62
    @vic-da-62 Рік тому +3

    RIP Belafonte.
    The tallyman finally tallied your bananas,
    Daylight came,
    And you are finally Home.
    Rest in Power ✊

  • @davidatkins6537
    @davidatkins6537 4 роки тому +7

    I shall always be in awe of this wonderful man. In the film that he acted with Tony Curtis, Tony insisted that Harry had the same prominence on the billing. Harry has done so much for equal rights, as a white man I am proud to have known his lovely voice!

  • @saikiranabhijitprabhakar9360
    @saikiranabhijitprabhakar9360 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice song, sung by Harry Belafonte.

  • @josemedina8162
    @josemedina8162 2 роки тому +10

    HE IS A LEGEND. !!!

  • @missundastoodpretty
    @missundastoodpretty 10 років тому +8

    I saw this on PBS when I was a kid loved it

  • @dorothyfairweather4980
    @dorothyfairweather4980 4 роки тому +6

    Your stage presence is wonderful. God bless you

  • @LynxFloyd
    @LynxFloyd Рік тому +5

    Rest well sir, thank you for everything💔

  • @andreajackson4919
    @andreajackson4919 Рік тому +2

    RIP So Bless to have you walk good sir

  • @Prophet_Ap
    @Prophet_Ap 9 років тому +6

    I couldn't stop listening to this song

  • @vref200
    @vref200 9 років тому +14

    This song is so beautiful. Thank you!

  • @milinddeshpande3660
    @milinddeshpande3660 2 роки тому +1

    You are such a charm Harry! Love you...

  • @manaskumarmukhopadhyay8639
    @manaskumarmukhopadhyay8639 4 роки тому +7

    Greatest of the Greats !

  • @LasithaDenipitiya
    @LasithaDenipitiya 11 років тому +4

    Thankz for sharing this video .. These videos are very rare ....

  • @Maya-xw3ll
    @Maya-xw3ll 3 роки тому +5

    The best things USA have give to the world is music, and Belafonte is the most loving and the most everything I just cannot say it in english . Was very young I heard him first time and I have loved him since.

  • @martincramer4020
    @martincramer4020 Рік тому +3

    ❤Harry Belafonte a really good human

  • @rachelhibbin3677
    @rachelhibbin3677 Рік тому

    He will be sorely missed in Guyana. I sang his songs since I was a child.

  • @barbiegirlsunshine5817
    @barbiegirlsunshine5817 8 років тому +6

    So so amazing, always loved his music ..especially growing up :) 💖 ❤ 💝 :) HARRY BELAFONTE so great like no other!!!

  • @WencheJonsson-nn6sq
    @WencheJonsson-nn6sq Рік тому

    Så vackert. Denna underbara man. Tack för allt. ❤❤

  • @waltraudkohne2186
    @waltraudkohne2186 Рік тому

    Toller Mann und Sänger schade davon gibt's immer weniger

  • @Michelherichrandrianary-uv8qk

    Very Beautiful publication, thank you very much

  • @patrickuzukwu4977
    @patrickuzukwu4977 Рік тому +1

    Farewell to heaven. You made the world a happier place. Rest in peace.

  • @howie9751
    @howie9751 2 роки тому

    I grew up with my parents playing "Harry Belafonte at Carnegie Hall" double album live every week. I learned all those songs by the time I was six. "Jamaica Farewell" and "Matilda" were my favorites.