Harry Belafonte - By Request (1970) Vinyl LP • Scarborough Fair, Mr. Bojangles

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles; possible light clicks during "Put Your Tears Away" (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, surface impressions (front/back); small tear near back bottom right. Inner-sleeve is original (RCA ads). Spine is partly readable with wear and thatching. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. Orange RCA label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Mr. Bojangles
2. Oh Linda
3. Missouri Birds
4. Big City Living
5. Abraham, Martin And John
6. You'll Still Be Needing Me After I'm Gone
7. Marianne
8. Scarborough Fair / Canticle
9. Put Your Tears Away
10. I've Got A Secret

About The Record:

By Request by Harry Belafonte is a collection of folk and contemporary standards that showcases the singer's warm interpretive style across ten tracks including covers of popular songs of the era. Standout performances include his rendition of Mr. Bojangles which has become a fan-favorite with strong streaming numbers and Abraham, Martin and John a poignant tribute to American leaders that carries emotional and historical weight in the context of 1960s civil rights reflections. Other notable tracks feature contributions from songwriters like Gordon Lightfoot on Oh Linda and You'll Still Be Needing Me After I'm Gone along with John Stewart's Missouri Birds adding variety to the folk-leaning set. A unique aspect is how the album captures Belafonte transitioning his live performance staples into studio recordings during a period when he balanced music with activism and acting.