In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.
I'm not religious by an stretch of the imagination, but this had been, and remains, one of my favorite songs at Christmas. I made sure to add it to my personal mix for the holidays. RIP Harry.
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Just Me
My mom's favourite singer, she got the booklets out yesterday and counted ten concerts she had visited back in the 80s/early 90s whenever he toured Germany.
I learned to appreciate his voice and style years after her (also Miriam Makeba).