With this album, Belafonte moved into his most artistically productive period. The albums he made into the mid-60s were all concept albums zeroing in on specific folk music themes. My Lord What A Mornin' was the first of two albums that featured the choir known as the Belafonte Folk Singers, conducted by Bob Corman, who were now recording as a group on their own for RCA Victor. The album consists of traditional Negro spirituals, delivered by Belafonte who combined his acting and singing abilities with his deep understanding of the subject matter, thanks to his growing interest in his African-American heritage and the civil rights movement. Noted poet Langston Hughes penned the liner notes, describing in detail the history of spirituals. This is an emotional, satisfying album, although not quite as powerful as Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall. The CD reissue of this album includes 5 bonus tracks at the end. -
by Cary Ginell, AMGArtist: Harry Belafonte
Album: My Lord What a Mornin'
Year: 1960
Quality:
eac-flac, cue, log, artw.Label: RCA Victors (1995)
Total time: 56:30
Tracks: 1. Wake Up Jacob 1:55
2. My Lord What A Mornin' 4:27
3. Ezekiel 3:41
4. Buked And Scorned 4:45
5. Stars Shinin' (By 'N By) 1:38
6. Oh Freedom 3:22
7. Were You There When They Crucified My Lord 4:38
8. Oh Let Me Fly 2:11
9. Swing Low 4:02
10. March Down To Jordan 3:28
11. Steal Away 3:47
12. All My Trials 4:04
13. Michael Row The Boat Ashore 3:59
14. Go Down Emanuel Road 3:12
15. In My Fathers House 3:37
16. Goin' Down Jordan 3:38
Personnel: Harry Belafonte (Vocals)
The Belafonte Folk Singers (choir)
Bob Corman (conductor)
