Harry Belafonte - Island in the Sun (Live) 

I was riding in the subway in NY in about 1960 and saw the most handsome man I had ever seen- I didn’t want to stare at him and just smiled and he smiled back. It was a special moment for me. Later I bought his albums and saw him in concert many times. Wonderful singer and entertainer and civil rights activist!

He will be well remembered for his talent and his dedication to human rights. Rest easy, sir.

Rest in peace master, your songs will always be with us, you have flown to the island in the sun

This morning (4/25/23) in the news: Harry Belafonte has died of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan home. He was 96. RIP

Both Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte helped to bring pride to the Caribbean Islands and put us on the map of many hearts.💝💝

I'm crying and I bow my head. You have been a treasure for mankind! Your spirit will remain a beacon for all of us.

RIP Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023), aged 96 You will be remembered as a legend.

Everybody has a good taste in music- even if it’s old ! These are everlasting songs..

RIP Mr. Belafonte. Thanks for all the music. 💕

Rest in peace, Harry. Your music lives on in our hearts 💕

“I hope the day will never come when I cannot awake to the sound of drum” For Harry sadly that day has come but what a legacy he leaves us. A life filled with song that achieved so much for marginalised people everywhere. Rest in peace good friend and may your music and compassion for people live on for ever.

What a gift to the world he was.

He was magnificent. Now ninety- four years old.A legend . A giant !!! Wonderful song.

Legends never die! RIP Mr. Belafonte.

Very nostalgic. In my eighties now, but it turns back the clock to my youth. Wonderful.

My dad was a Greek immigrant who happened to be working as a cook at the hotel Harry was staying in when touring here in Australia in the 60s, and who also happened to be a big fan of Harry's. He asked one of the bellboys who was about to deliver the food my dad prepared for Harry, if he'd pass on the message that his cook was big fan of his, not expecting much to come of it. Not long after, the bellboy returns and says that Harry wanted to thank my dad for his kind words. He then hands my dad a picture and a tour book both personally signed by Harry. He then tops it off up saying that Harry would like him to have these 2 tickets for his show as a thank you. My dad passed away many years ago but I always remember the smile on his face when sharing this particular story with me, showing me the tour book and photos, and it made me fond of Harry since, and made me appreciate what a genuinely good hearted person he must have been.

My friend and I went to see Harry in concert at the SF Opera House in 1956. Our tickets were for the very last row of the top of the house. We were 15. We took our dads' heavy old binoculars and I could see the weaving in the rug on the stage floor. I could see the rivulets of sweat running down his face. I hear this particular song way differently than I did back then. Now I hear it as a song of sovereignty, sung by a strong Jamaican. The words are quite beautiful. I learned them then, but had no idea what the song was really about. I thank this great man for all he has done to stand for justice wherever he is.

My mother and I were lucky enough to attend his concert in Vancouver on his 60th birthday. We had front row seats about 10 feet from him. He was the sexiest man alive at that time. Haven’t seen him for many years but he likely still is. It was the best concert of my life.

Takes me back to childhood days ...heard this song played and sung many times at home. My father loved this song and Harry Belafonte.

The world has lost such an amazing Singer/Songwriter and warmhearted man-a beautiful Charakter in every way-truly a Legend! Especially in these days of darkness and chaos,a voice of peace and humanity is quiet now.... Rest in peace,Harry-your Ideals will go on in so many hearts all over the planet! Love, M.B.

Who could not love this man? What a beautiful voice and he just looks so nice.

2022 and this songs is still so very beautifully sung love Harry belafonte from Jamaica and I am from Trinidad a fellow friend

My Father loved Harry Belafontes Music , l remember him giving me the money to go to the store to buy the 45 Record that was so popular, we were all born in Ireland but grew up in England, he was loved in Ireland also,☘️ Island in the Sun was being sung everywhere & still is, thank you for all your work for Human Rights, here in the US as well. +Rest in Peace you were something very special.

Timeless : This beautiful song will never age . 🌷🌹🌹🌷🙂😀

All my life I have been listening to this song on the radio. As a child I loved this song and even now this song warms my soul. A good singer is now gone.

Rest In Peace Harry Belafonte, beautiful voice and beautiful song.

I’m old now, but Harry B has stayed with me and will, forever

Jim Reeves & Harry Belafonte are the only two solo singers, whom I enjoy listening to almost every day. RIP Harry. You'll be remembered even by the future generations.

Harry Belafonte is a great singer 🎤 and has sun ☀️ in his voice 🎵

This takes me back to my teenage years. Loved listening to Harry Belafonte then & still do💕🎶

I grew up listening to my mother's double album of Belafonte at Carnegie hall.. Grew up listening to Jamaica farewell , man smarter.. Come back Lisa. From the age of 8.. Im 63 and I still love him madly.. What a stunner he was..

May he rest in peace. He has left such a legacy for us to remember him by.

Takes me back to teenage years and the way we danced to all his songs. Wonderful memories

As a West Indian Harry Belafonte's lyrics bring the formative years of my life in the Caribbean into my mind.

Beautiful music ! Harry put the Caribbean on the map for many of us and inspired a lot of insight into its history and music. Pure easy listening !

Wonderful song, awesome singer. Unlike most of songs sung today I could understand every word he sang. God bless him.

I was lucky to be introduced to Harry Bellafonte and the magic of Calypso music as a young kid growing up in a small, sleepy town in the North East Indian state of Assam in the late '60s, thanks to a L. P. vinyl record belonging to my maternal uncle. Respects and regards.

This man was such a wonderful singer. I love this!

I loved this song the very first time I heard it and I'm still loving it that much so many years after. How handsome Harry was, furthermore ! 😻

2/21/2024 My son came home from work proudly showing a selfie of himself with his arm around Mr.Belafonte.He looked so well.Shocking,but he passed away a few days after.l love his songs.What a legend and such honor and respect.RlP Harry!

I have loved this song since my teen years Still sounds very refreshing especially as it sung by the original Harry

Wow just for a few minutes I am back there I’m young again , dancing around the room listening to Harry’s voice on a vinyl record on my Dansette player💕

One of the best songs ever and certainly one of the finest singers ever .

Has such a gentle perfect tone that it is easy and delightful to sing along....

Memories of being a young child listening on the radio this lovely song. ❤️

My parents had his albums. I was a very young girl then. So I grew up with Sir Belafonte. Unforgetable....such a beautiful warm voice. Wonderful and strong man. I'll never forget him. Thanks for all the years,Sir. Love and greets to you and your family, from Amsterdam (NL)

Take me back to my youth. Brings love and pride to the Caribbean.

Vous êtes l'immense monsieur Belafonte point merci pour votre œuvre musicale, votre talent, et vos combats. Reposez en paix.

The great legendary Harry Belafonte;Still love Harry's music,he takes me home,he paints a picture with his music.Blessings

One of the greatest hits ever, Everywhere it's A lovely time tot listen this Island in the sun 💗

Sad he left us on this day but his music will stay! Love and rest in peace!

This is my island in the sun Where my people have toiled since time begun I may sail on many a sea Her shores will always be home to me Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters, Your shining sand As morning breaks The heaven on high I lift my heavy load to the sky Sun comes down with a burning glow Mingles my sweat with the earth below Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters, Your shining sand I see woman on bended knee Cutting cane for her family I see man at the waterside Casting nets at the surging tide Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters, Your shining sand I hope the day will never come That I can't awake to the sound of drum Never let me miss carnival With calypso songs philosophical Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father's hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters, Your shining sand

Always one of my favourites.Many years ago I was given a Harry Bellafonte cassette with his most famous songs.I played it on my cassette player constantly and guess what _I am still playing it on the same cassette player to this day...Oh happy days!

A very handsome man with a lovely voice.

Wen home to Jamaica for a visit since 1998 and I felt I was inlove wks before I left the USA. And been home was the happiest of my life and I still have that feeling of love for our land and our people, our island in the sun.

I remember listening to this when I was a girl and sang along with my father. I so miss my dad. 🥰RIP

Loved his voice years ago and still do.🍍🍍🍍

A voice like velvet❤ The world will miss you❤Thank you for your music❤

Ein Mann mit einer unbeschreiblichen Aura. Seine Herkunft hat Harry Belafonte nie vergessen. Seine Talente setzte er auch für die Schwachen ein und kämpfte für Gerechigkeit. DANKE Mr. BELAFONTE diese Welt bräuchte solche Menschen mehr als der Himmel. Ich bin traurig.😢

What a legend! What a great song!

Still recall the words and singing with you. Treasured days of my youth!

I'll miss you, Mister Belafonte. Nelson Mandela died 2 days after my son passed away (aged 15). Now, you all are together. You're the kind of people I can't forget. See you in 2060?

RIP, dear Harry Bellafonte. The Lord truly gave you a beautiful long life.🙏🙏🤗🤗😘😘

What a voice! God's gift for him❤

A great song delivered by a truly magnificent vocalist Really enjoyable performance !!

have always adored everything harry belafonte has done...my dear departed dad loved him too, always played scalet ribbons on christmas eve to make me and my brother wonder how santa knew what we wished for xxxx

Beautiful voice a legend.

Just watched on TV, more needs to be on TV, uplifting and divine music 🎶 love his energy, ❤, reminds me of my younger days ❤

Reminds me of my father, this was his favourite song, he was born and raised on a banana plantation in Bermuda, he used to take passage on the banana boats to England for his grammar school.

Our deepest Condolences to his family members and may Harry Belafonte sleep well in heavenly Paradise 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾 A Legendary Performer and activist and family Man. A job well Accomplished 😃❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for sharing your talents around the world 🌍🌍🌍

Mr. Belafonte is one of my favorite human beings ever! He is one of the great humanitarians and worked to make people's lives better - not advance his celebrity like others.

He is absolutely a great singer,and very handsome 💖💖💖👍‼️‼️

A MAN WHO STANDS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE, THE ENTERTAIN THAT HAVE THE COMPLETE PACKAGE AS SUPERSTAR IN HOLLYWOOD, (JAMAICAN CONNECTION) THE BLACKSTONES

During the 50’s my teen sister had a huge crush on him for his talent, looks and strength. I was around 11 and loved his songs. My mom took us to see him at the Los Angeles Greek Theater. I was mesmerized the whole evening…I was not alone in the department! He was a joy to hear and see and that memory has stay with me for 65+ years. As I grew to adulthood other music captured my attention but I grew to admire and be inspired by his integrity, his fight for human rights and the joy he brought to others. A long life well lived.

Ah, how i wish to be in the island in the sun. A very touching and meaningful song, it was a pleasure to listen to this song over and over again

THE song that takes me There every time...Harry's rendition is among the best...I sway... & I am 84...

He was sooooo good locking when he sang this 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Such an important icon and wonderful human with the voice of an angel. RIP. You will be sadly missed.

Enamorada de Belafonte y también de su maravillosa música desde los 4 años (1957). A lo 40 años viajé por primera vez al Caribe y quedé fascinada por los Harrys Belafontes que encontré. Maravillosa mezcla de la que han nacido los hombres más guapos, atractivos y elegantes del mundo. Algo bueno tenía que dar la maldita colonización.

I listened to his songs every Fradaay night from Top Twenty of FEN radio station of the US Armed Forces in Japan. I think it was late 1950s to 1960s. I still remember his songs like Banana Boat and others. It was some little more than 65 years ago.

I love ❤️ this song 🎧 I wish I was on an Island 🏝 in the sun ☀️ right now 😁

Beautiful all his songs are absolute classics, the world will miss the star. His music lives on our memories, my grandfather told me he met him once don't know where but he said he was an absolute gentleman. Respect sir. Rest in Peace.❤❤❤❤

Love this song, so many times I just heard it on my car radio on the way to work. God rest you Harry.

Harry Belefonte. Loved his voice, still do!

My daddy's favourite song. He sang it around the house when i was a child in the late 50s. 🙏 rip dad.xx

This is my favorite of all Belafontes songs it is simply awesome

I always loved this song. What a talent he was. Still performing into his 90s!

Oh another one I loved so much during my primary school days ❤❤❤❤

I love Harry Belafonte❤️

Your Calypsos and social movements will always be remembered legend. May your soul rest peacefully in an island in the sun

Very handsome man beautiful voice God bless him ❤

Such a handsome man, a beautiful voice well-done may your legacy live on.

I always loved that man! His music is amazing! ❤️

Rest in peace sir ... your music lives on. ❤

Thanks to Harry Belafonte for his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry. May he rest in peace

What a LEGEND, MAN of a dream, always enjoying listening Him.👑❤ Truly artist, majestic voice. Genius HARRY BELAFONTE, nearly 1 century old now. There are no man these days like HE was and still is. He will live forever in his songs. I simply admire him and his music. Respect and love for briliant artist and beautiful soul.👑 💞😇👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖

Love this song sung by Harry Belafonte. I’m in UK 2022

My Mum would play this as we four sisters were baking, cleaning house - takes me right back to happy times.... probably all singing

RIP Mr H Belafonte, you are truly one of a kind and a legend. ❤

if you are Jamaican, and living abroad, this song will bring tears to your eyes