No.

Album Title

Date

Author

A01

Capitol-EAP-1-619 ¯ Close Your Eyes

195?

none

A02

Jubilee-EP-5006 ¯ Sings Ballads

195?

none

A03

RCA-EPA-412 ¯ Sings Man Smart

195?

Anonymous

This very first set of liner-notes takes the form of a biography.

A04

RCA-LPM-1022 ¯ Mark Twain

1954

Leonard Feather

Another early biography along with perceptions on the artist

and his music.

A05

RCA-LPM-1150 ¯ Belafonte

1956

William Attaway

An intimate look at Harry Belafonte from the vantage point of an insider.

A06

RCA-LPM-1248 ¯ Calypso

1956

William Attaway

West-Indian music, and its unique interpretation by Harry Belafonte,

take centre stage. This is one of three such profiles (see A8 & A27)

by a close associate who shares the artist's passion for the songs

of the Islands.

A07

RCA-LPM-1402 ¯ An Evening With Belafonte

1957

John S. Wilson

An analysis of the Belafonte phenomenon.

A08

RCA-LPM-1505 ¯ Belafonte Sings Of The Caribbean

1957

William Attaway

The writer again demonstrates his in-depth understanding of

West-Indian music and culture. Lyrics were made available in a

companion booklet offered separately.

A09

RCA-LOP / LSO-1006 ¯ Belafonte Sings The Blues

1958

Nat Hentoff

Discussion of the Blues idiom.

A10

RCA-LPM / LSP-1887 ¯ To Wish You A Merry Christmas

1958

Watson Wylie

Presenting Harry Belafonte, the consummate artist. Lyrics were

made available in a companion booklet offered separately.

A11

RCA-LPM / LSP-1927 ¯ Love Is A Gentle Thing

1959

Paul Ackerman

A study of the performer and his repertoire.

A12

RCA-LOP / LSO-1507 ¯ Porgy And Bess

1959

none

A13

RCA-LOC / LSO-6006 ¯ Belafonte At Carnegie Hall

1959

Bob Bollard

The plan, the risks, the magic of the live performance, the phenomenal

success of the overall project, and a review of the spontaneous tracks

that make up this collection.

A14

RCA-LPM / LSP-2022 ¯ My Lord What A Morning

1960

Langston Hughes

Visits the world of Spirituals.

A15

RCA-LPM / LSP-2194 ¯ Swing Dat Hammer

1960

Bob Bollard

Explores the domain of the chain gang and work song.

A16

RCA-LOC / LSO-6007 ¯ Belafonte Returns To Carnegie Hall

1960

Bob Bollard

Reviews Harry Belafonte's re-appearance at Carnegie Hall

together with a formidable roster of Friends.

A17

RCA-LPM / LSP-2388 ¯ Jump Up Calypso

1961

Anonymous

Celebration of Harry Belafonte's return to the Calypso arena,

with a brand new program. Lyrics were made available in a

companion booklet offered separately.

A18

RCA-LPM / LSP-2449 ¯ The Midnight Special

1962

Bob Bollard

The creative process and Harry Belafonte's evolution as a performer.

Lyrics were made available in a companion booklet offered separately.

A19

RCA-LPM / LSP-2574 ¯ The Many Moods Of Belafonte

1962

Anonymous

The emphasis is on the individual tracks.

A20

RCA-LPM / LSP-2695 ¯ Streets I Have Walked

1963

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte talks of his world travels and introduces

these "songs of people, places and traditions."

A21

RCA-LSO-6009 ¯ Belafonte At The Greek Theatre

1963

Bob Bollard

Harry Belafonte's triumphant return to the outdoor stage 

A22

RCA-LSP-2953 ¯ Ballads, Blues, & Boasters

1964

Anonymous

The artist, his music and the album tracks.

A23

RCA-LSP-3415 ¯ An Evening With Belafonte / Mouskouri

1965

Anonymous

Nana Mouskouri is profiled along with her music from Greece. 

Attention is drawn to Harry Belafonte's close association with

A24

RCA-LSP-3420 ¯ An Evening With Belafonte / Makeba

1965

Harry Belafonte

Belafonte introduces Miriam Makeba and her Sounds of Africa.

A25

Philips-BEL 1 ¯ Belafonte-En Gränslös Kväll På Operan

1966

none

A26

RCA-LSP-3571 ¯ In My Quiet Room

1966

Anonymous

The focus is primarily on Harry Belafonte's artistry.

A27

RCA-LSP-3658 ¯ Calypso In Brass

1966

William Attaway

The last of three excellent articles by Attaway on the interpretation

and popularization of West-Indian music by Harry Belafonte.

A28

RCA-LSP-3779 ¯ Belafonte On Campus

1967

William Attaway

Describes the 44 day campus tour, while introducing Harry Belafonte,

the activist-humanitarian.

A29

RCA-LSP-3938 ¯ Belafonte Sings Of Love

1968

none

A30

RCA-LSP-4255 ¯ Homeward Bound

1969

none

A31

RCA-LSP-4301 ¯ Belafonte By Request

1969

none

A32

RCA-LSP-4481 ¯ The Warm Touch

1970

none

A33

RCA-PRS-295 ¯ For The Love Of Life, Harry & Lena

1970

none

A34

RCA-LSP-4521 ¯ Calypso Carnival

1970

none

A35

RCA-VPSX-6077 ¯ Belafonte... Live!

1972

Ron Evans

A sampling of rave reviews for concerts given across Canada

and the U.S. tells it all.

A36

RCA-APL-0094 ¯ Play Me

1973

none

A37

RCA-R4P5054 / Victor RCA-9101 / 9102 ¯ Belafonte In Japan

1974

Yes

The text is in Japanese and part of an integral booklet of lyrics

and stage banter.

A38

CBS-CB86045 / CBS-Sony-25AP-1581 ¯ Turn The World Around

1977

Harry Belafonte

Belafonte speaks of the musical contributions of the many cultures

that inhabit America. Lyrics are displayed on the inner sleeve.

A39

Columbia-FC-37489 ¯ Loving You Is Where I Belong

1981

none

A40

EMI Capitol-EI-46971 ¯ Paradise In Gazankulu

1988

none

A41

EMI Electrola-198-7924441 ¯ Belafonte In Germany '89

1989

Harry Belafonte

A few words of appreciation for the opportunity to perform in Germany.

Lyrics can be found on the inner sleeve.

A42

Hallmark- 295 XPR 9708 ¯ The Tradition Of Christmas

1991

Hallmark

A brief introduction of the featured performers.

A43

Island-314-524384-2 ¯ An Evening With Belafonte And Friends

1997

Harry Belafonte

Belafonte delves into his influences, musical directions,

and future plans.

A44

2001