Happy 92nd Birthday to Harry Belafonte!

[AlwaysWrite]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Harry Belafonte, born in Harlem 92 years ago today (March 1). He began in American Negro Theater, and he started as a pop singer in 1949 before soon switching to folk and calypso. He starred in many movies, and as a vocalist, he charted a half-dozen Billboard Top 40 hits, including this one ("Mama Look At Bubu") from 1957, performed here with Nat King Cole ...

 

[Greg T.]

 

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Harry is a frickin racist piece of trash.

 

[AlwaysWrite]

Harry is a frickin racist piece of trash.

Dear REVerse:

He is, for sure, but he did have a number of big hit records in the 1950s.

 

[Greg T.]

Harry is a frickin racist piece of trash.

Absolutely. No question. I've seen his public statements and political outcries. He should just shut the fuck up and sing.