Search - Harry Belafonte :: Pure Gold

The Universal, Timeless Gift

Michele Bouniol | Hoboken, New Jersey | 12/31/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Do you know someone who is a grump? or who needs cheering up? is recuperating? babysat your pets while you were on vacation? has been a great mentor or friend? how about someone you know living in another country?This CD is the perfect gift to give anyone. I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like the music on this CD. Whenever I play it, my guests stop talking and start grooving. Embedded in the music is a spirit of infectious happiness that reaches everyone.Songs on this CD can be classified in two categories: Just plain fun and melodious ballads - both types will have you humming all day long. Fun songs: Day-O, Sweetheart from Venezuela, Angelina, Jump in the Line, Matilda, Jump Down Spin Around, Man Smart (Woman Smarter)Melodious ballads: Jamaica Farewell, Kingston Market, Come Back LizaENJOY!"

Belafonte's Caribbean rhythms are as irresistable as ever.

Michele Bouniol | 01/26/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My dad bought Belafonte's Pure Gold LP in Jamaica in the sixties and we played it until it was completely worn out. I was delighted to see this music re-released on CD in 1992, so I could hear the buoyant rhythms of the Caribbean again. This is music that has not been dressed up in some studio; besides having great nostalgia value, it has a unique natural energy and vibrancy. Best songs: Day-O (of course), Kingston Market, Jump in the Line, Jump Down, Spin Around, and Jamaica Farewell. The urge to dance and/or sing along with these songs is irresistable."

Great Music, Poor Production

Michele Bouniol | 04/10/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great CD with one glaring exception. The reproduction and manufacturing quality is mediocre. I find on listening to the CD that the sound is quite variable. Some songs are so soft that I have to turn up the volume; others are stronger, necessitating turning the volume back down. Terrific music marred by presentation."