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Registered: ‎06-11-2011

Happy Birthday Harry Belafonte

93 yrs old.
I just love this man and am so glad he is still with us.
Like many baby boomer friends of mine I grew up listening to the album Harry Belafonte At Carnegie Hall which includes the songs Day-O, Jamaica Farewell, Matilda, Man Smart Woman Smarter and many others. It sure didn't hurt that he was ( and still is I assume) super handsome.

I'll never forget how surprised I was when I first heard him interviewed and learned he has a very raspy talking voice, very different from his singing voice. I saw him twice live in concert and the second time he took his break standing just inches from me ---- swoon.❤

His daughter Shari was on the TV show Hotel but I haven't heard anything about her for years.

Not only is Harry known for his singing and acting but also for his work in civil rights.

Wishing this talented, handsome man a happy birthday and may he have many more. His music has brought me much happiness for most of my life. Day-O to Mr. Belafonte.
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Registered: ‎11-08-2014

Re: Happy Birthday Harry Belafonte

Took me by surprise that he is 93!  An enduring and outsize talent.

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Registered: ‎03-16-2010

Re: Happy Birthday Harry Belafonte

Well, God bless him! I wish him much health and happiness on his big day!