Harry Belafonte - To Wish You A Merry Christmas
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Harry Belafonte – To Wish You A Merry Christmas (1958)
Harry Belafonte brings his distinctive Caribbean-influenced folk and calypso sensibilities to this beautifully arranged collection of Christmas songs, originally released on RCA Victor in 1958. Rather than relying on conventional festive pop arrangements, the album draws on traditional carols, gospel influences and international folk melodies, giving the familiar material a warmer, more worldly feel.
Among the highlights are the much-loved "Mary's Boy Child", originally written by Jester Hairston, the haunting "The Son Of Mary (Greensleeves)" and Belafonte's interpretation of "The Twelve Days Of Christmas". "A Star In The East" and "The Gifts They Gave" add further traditional flavour, while the closing medley brings together several familiar Christmas standards.
The arrangements are conducted by Robert De Cormier, with orchestral and choral backing, alongside guitar contributions from Millard Thomas and Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida.
A charming alternative to the usual Christmas collections, combining traditional carols, folk influences and Belafonte's unmistakable vocal warmth