{"product_id":"harry-belafonte-the-many-moods-of-belafonte-vocal-calypso-folk-vinyl-lp-lsp-2574","title":"Harry Belafonte – The Many Moods of Belafonte (Vocal\/Calypso\/Folk, Vinyl LP) LSP‑2574","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Belafonte – The Many Moods of Belafonte (Vocal\/Calypso\/Folk, Vinyl LP) LSP‑2574 Label: RCA Victor Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo Country: USA Genre: Vocal \/ Calypso \/ Folk Year: 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Photos Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist Side One: Tongue Tie Baby • Who’s Gonna Be Your Man • ’Long About Now • Bamotsweri • I’m on My Way to Saturday • Betty An’ Dupree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Two: Summertime Love • Lyla, Lyla • Zombie Jamboree • Try to Remember • Dark as a Dungeon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003cem\u003eThe Many Moods of Belafonte\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded during a period when Harry Belafonte was expanding his repertoire beyond the calypso material that had defined his early commercial success. By the early 1960s, Belafonte had become a central figure in American folk music, international song traditions, and socially conscious performance. This album reflects that shift, presenting material drawn from Caribbean sources, South African repertoire, Israeli folk traditions, Broadway compositions, and American folk ballads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe project was produced by Bob Bollard, who worked extensively with Belafonte throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s. Arrangements and conducting were handled by Howard A. Roberts, whose work helped integrate orchestral elements with Belafonte’s established folk and calypso influences. The album includes “Bamotsweri,” connected to the South African repertoire associated with Miriam Makeba, and “Lyla, Lyla,” an Israeli composition. “Zombie Jamboree” appears here in a newly arranged version of a calypso standard Belafonte had performed in earlier years. “Try to Remember,” from \u003cem\u003eThe Fantasticks\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the earliest recorded interpretations of the song by a major vocalist. “Dark as a Dungeon,” written by Merle Travis, reflects Belafonte’s interest in American labor songs and traditional folk material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe album was recorded during the same era as Belafonte’s major concert releases and international collaborations, documenting his movement toward a broader, globally influenced repertoire. All writing, publishing, and production credits follow the information printed on the labels and jacket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Condition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket ✔️9 slight edge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl ✔️10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabels ✔️10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Listing # ✔️R81\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Revolution Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44069916901418,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/0177\/files\/ManyMoodsOfBelafonte1.jpg?v=1770869116","url":"https:\/\/rrrecords.ca\/products\/harry-belafonte-the-many-moods-of-belafonte-vocal-calypso-folk-vinyl-lp-lsp-2574","provider":"Retro Revolution Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}