Very Best Of - Paul Robeson - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Paul Robeson made his theatrical debut in a Eugene O'Neill play in London in 1922. Within a couple of years he had become a star of the stage in both London and New York in the title role of Emperor Jones and in 1933 repeated his performance for the film version. In addition to his acting talents, Robeson also possessed a superbly rich and emotive bass-baritone singing voice, and in 1925 signed a contract with the Victor record label and began his recording career (he also later recorded for Columbia), with a repertoire that included a few popular songs of the day but mainly consisted of a range of spirituals, work songs (like Shortnin' Bread) and folk songs (like Shenandoah) that dated back to the days of slavery (or before), many of which are to be found on this 2CD set.

Tracklist

1. Oi' Man River
2. Canoe Song
3. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
4. Some Enchanted Evening
5. All God's Chillun Got Wings
6. Skye Boat Song
7. The Riddle Song
8. I'll Walk Beside You
9. Shortnin' Bread
10. Lazybones
11. All Through the Night
12. Land of My Fathers
13. River Stay Away From My Door
14. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
15. Just a Wearyin For You
16. Down De Lovers' Lane
17. Duet: I Still Suits Me
18. Lonesome Road
19. Rockin' Chair
20. It Ain't Necessarily So
21. Old Folks At Home - Swanee River
22. Song of the Volga Boatmen
23. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
24. Shenandoah
25. Mighty Lak' a Rose
26. Water Boy
27. Joe Hill
28. Ma Curly-Headed Baby
29. Deep River

Label: Alto | Origin: Import