Belafonte Sings the Blues


Belafonte Sings the Blues is an album by Harry Belafonte, released by RCA Victor in 1958.

Background

It was recorded in New York City on January 29 and March 29, and in Hollywood on June 5 and 7. The album was Belafonte's first to be recorded in stereophonic sound.

Chart performance

The album peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums, during a fifteen-week run on the chart.

Track listing

  1. "A Fool for You"
  2. "Losing Hand"
  3. "One For My Baby"
  4. "In the evenin' mama = In the evening "
  5. "Hallelujah I Love Her So"
  6. "The Way That I Feel"
  7. "Cotton Fields"
  8. "God Bless the Child"
  9. "Mary Ann"
  10. "Sinner's Prayer"
  11. "Fare Thee Well"

Personnel

  • Harry Belafonte – vocals