Going Home - Paul Robeson
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Magnificent live rendition of the Antonín Leopold Dvořák adaptation - Going Home. From the live concert at Carnegie Hall in New York, 1958. I neglected to mention that the lyricist for this song was brilliant William Arms Fisher! This wonder is ably accompanied by pianist Alan Booth!
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When Dvorak was teaching at the National Conservatory of Music in New York, he insisted that black students be allowed to enroll with no tuition. "The future of this country must be founded upon what are called the Negro melodies," he declared. This magnificent song and performance is a direct of that brilliant foresight,
My very good friend Ronnie (and his wife Margaret) met Robeson (and Big Bill Broonzy and others) and said that he was quite comfortable singing the old Negro spirituals......it's where a lot of our music (folk, jazz, blues and pop) derives.
@@lyndamcardle4123 I met Paul when I WS a child in the Communist Party rooms in Brisbane Australia.
Wow! Dvorak was tuned in to GLORY! The song, the voice - my soul is fed, my heart is full, my spirit hears sounds of home.
It's not about colour it's just a good song
Beautiful idea and deserved.. wonderful to have invited all who desired tuition free indeed.. xo
This is proof positive that a great man who experienced bad things at the hands of an ignorant society can love us all. He wrapped us in thrilling music and held his head up in a dignity that has not been recreated since his days on earth.
+Glyn Wood
Lovely comment.
True , True
Glyn Wood Paul Robeson sandy boss
Iris green n
One does not have to agree with all of his political views to thoroughly agree with what you wrote, nor find the extreme dignity and respect of this man
Im a 60 year old white Australian I also have loved this since my youth, I also liked your words about this man, you are a human with a good soul, to be given this short time alive is a privledge to love and care for beauty means the heart and brain are in tune.
Paul Robeson was my role model, second only to my father. His voice and music are eternally glorious.
For my family, as well. My dad loved Paul Robeson his whole life. Godspeed friend🙏💪🏽🧂🌹
What a soulfully beautiful voice singing an immortal song
He was my role model too
I am in my 70's & I feel for the young of today who will never hear this voice, this song, & others that this great voice has interpreted. Paul was, & still is, a treasure.
Alan Pat 25 here FDR’s death brought me here to hear this song that was played at his funeral procession
Alan Pat I will be 20 years old tomorrow and am just discovering this amazing man today.
I'm 18, I was 17 when I heard this song played at FDR's Little White House. It's so touching.
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@Sylvia Chessin l
He cared for all ,came to the U K and they loved him especially the miners who he did much for
An absolute legend of his time , One of the very very best
He should have been treated better and deserved better ,
Nevar will he be forgotten here in the U K,
I've played this tune countless times at funerals. I usually try to imagine my favorite version of a melody
with lyrics as I'm playing on the pipes. From now on it will be this one for "Going Home". We all have a home.
We all have a long journey to endure before arriving. Sometimes if we arrive to soon we're not ready. We're all
going home.
This man Paul Robeson had a wonderful voice and super interpretation- no need for huge orchestra or fanciful arrangements- the voice says it all.
And to think his foresight, understanding of his fellow man and personality were even more advanced than his music!!!
Thank the Lord for sending him to us! his talent transcended even his campaign for Black American rights- he was great enough to take on everybody's rights -with some to spare!
you deserve your rest Paul.
+Brian Murphy Many thanks Mr. Murphy! I've always been amazed at the genius that was Paul Robeson. If you've time, please view some of the other clips of Mr. Robeson that I've uploaded. There's little likelihood that any other performer ever had the voice, intellect, talent and charm that Mr. Robeson offered. There was literally nothing he could not do!
Best wishes,
varadero
Understanding of his fellow man? If you mean full blown communist subversive, well I guess he had that understanding for sure.
Bra vo
Paul Robeson was arguably one of the best male singers of all time, and certainly one whose voice will never be forgotten. This is an absolutely gorgeous performance, but the buffering really spoils it. He is the essence of great American singing! His voice and passion give great depth to this hauntingly beautiful hymn from Dvorak's New World Symphony.
Delighted to hear from you, but I'm not taking the bait!
There are, and have been, a multitude of excellent singers in his range. He is but one.
U
What do you mean "arguably"?
It would be so peaceful and comforting to hear Paul singing this when I'm nearing home.
Sir I hope u still alive. I am just checking on you in this covid19 season to see u are ok
Not only an amazing voice with a fantastic range but wonderful control of it, great sensitivity, passion in performance. Such a shame he perished so young.
Hi N Ch! Thanks for writing! He's one of my favorite performers. I've some other clips with Mr. Robeson; I hope you'll look for them!
I adored him from my youth,rip ❤
MY HERO.
A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
Hi SoulMan1994,
A beautiful tribute indeed! Are these the words or from the writings of a famous bishop/scribe from centuries back? They're very familiar. Anyway, at the end of this clip is the then $0.37 stamp with Mr. R. I wonder what his thoughts would be about this! Given his less than gracious treatment by this country during his lifetime, I think he'd be surprised to have received said honor posthumously.
Best wishes,
varadero
@@varadero1839 Saint Basilius
Night of the Hunter
Amen
AMEN...
His voice makes me think of mahogany, rich, deep, and very beautiful.
+Lorna Glasper, Robeson a great voice and a couraeous fighter for human welfare.
That's racist
Lorna Glasper a beautiful thought.
With just a little bit of honey or maple syrup to cover the spaces...........
Many years ago in Stratford England I saw this giant of a man walking alongside the river Avon. I think of that moment whenever I hear his voice. Thanks for this.
Ben, how wonderful that you saw Robeson and that you share your experience.
Stretford or Stratford?
One very special performance. Paul Robeson was a truly amazing man.
Robeson was the greatest bass who ever lived. By some way too. No one compares to the tone, the perfection, and the incredible depth. Basso profundo par excellence! And a wonderful, brave person, who stood up for his beliefs and lost everything in the process - and never backed down. A great man.
I just read a man sung this when the body of president Rooseveld, left Warm Springs, april 1945. very moving.
A Big Man,
Big in heart
Big in mind
Big in empathy for his fellow man
A Giant of a Man.
So very true. What a great man what a voice
one of the most brilliant men of all time both musically and politically.
Duped by Stalin and all the soviets, into thinking there was no racism in Russia? There were no blacks there except him and his family. He spent those years there, never seeing the suffering of the people, never knowing of the Holodomor or the purges/show trials. How could such a magnificent artist miss the evil surrounding him? Heaven only knows.
@@mssrus Stop spreading lies and bullshit propaganda. I am from Eastern Europe and people lived much better lives under socialism than they do today under gangster capitalism.
@@mssrus The Soviet Union had serious faults, but systemic discrimination against black people wasn't one of them. Stalin may have been from Georgia, but the Peoples' Friendship University didn't have a colour bar.
@@gamerknown
That's because there weren't any 'people of color' in the country, unless you count the occasional Mongolian out herding near the border.
They played Robeson for a fool.
@@mssrus "Duped by Stalin and all the soviets, into thinking there was no racism in Russia?" - "That's because there weren't any 'people of color' in the country".
So at whom was the racism directed?
I certainly agree with you! I think many of his later years had to have been difficult given the way he was treated by our country. I'm sorry he suffered that, yet rejoice in the knowledge that we still revere him as the classical, musical, and oratorical genius that he was! I'm grateful to hear your opinion of the great Mr. Robeson!
His voice is a warm embrace that you want to live in, and close your eyes and rest.
You said a mouthful! His talent and appeal leave so many others by the wayside. I wish I'd seen him in person.
@TITICATFOLLIES, Beautifully said. "His voice is a warm embrace...," you wrote
What a spectacularly accomplished man he was. If Robeson had tried his hand at writing, he probably would have won a Pulitzer.
Indeed he would no doubt whatsoever,
Shivers go up and down my spine listening to Paul. What a voice.
Especially in this performance, it sounds as if he's being accompanied by a complete concert orchestra! I have to remind myself that though beautifully played, it's still only a piano. It's as if Mr. Robeson's voice is the balance of the orchestra. Thanks for writing!
Sigh
I wish Paul was alive today.
Irene Eder
Janice Rushforthlee my spine turns to jelly when I hear his voice
There's No Doubt in my mine That music is the universal Language and Talent has no Barrier Except those that we placed on our selfs, This man was a True Artist.
Guadalupe Chavez Thanks so much Guadalupe Chavez! His talents, and intellect were limitless. Only hearing or watching him sing is like a short trip to a different reality! Great to hear from you!
This wonderful man's voice is what put me on my musical path. he has such a beautiful and strong voice and breaths life and love into the words.
This tugs at the heart strings. What a wonderful voice. Full of pathos and hope.
I sat here and cried. That was amazing! Paul Robeson was a great man - in all senses of the word!
Wonderful singer and a great song. I never could get my head around the thought of my racist father who, at the same time admired Paul Robeson's voice. My father had a strange mind set. His racism never rubbed off on me I am pleased to state.
have a strange mind set too.Perhaps I am fed up with the Liberals taking over and telling us what we can say about any subject. I like opera/rock and roll does that make me strange????
@@toonbear8129 , naw, you're just like his dad. We live in a world of paradoxes and hypocrisy.
Pagan Morph I came to this song as a result of hearing it played at my Grandfather’s funeral today (by his request). He also shared generational racist views (he was almost 91) but loved Paul Robeson and this song, hence choosing it for his funeral. He was the kindest man you’d ever meet, just old fashioned. I miss him so much and this is now in my playlist to listen to when I miss him extra, and I’m feeling lost without him. He hasn’t disappeared, just gone home.
Hey Pagan, why introduce racism into this great song, sung by a great MAN!! You should have more respect for Paul Robeson who was a great man, first and foremost (no matter what his religion, philosophies of life, skin color, etc). And you should have far more respect for your father!! ... Calling him a racist, especially if he is not alive, and not able to defend himself. YOU have a strange "mindset"!! I'll bet he was a greater MAN and father than you'll ever be!! I hope your children have more respect for you in spite of YOUR perceived failings! From your comments, YOU appear racist by the mere fact that you introduce racism into the discussion!!! Wake up, smell the coffee, and get real!!! And never ever again be disrespectful of Paul or your father!!
what a singer, what a man.
limbo431 Hi limbo431,
He was an amazing man, scholar, attorney, athlete, and I could go on. I'm sure you already know of his incredible accomplishments. I'm just excited that so many people have commented on his superb singing voice! If they're really interested, they'll do the library, (dating myself,) or the Google thing. Wonderful to hear from you!
Best regards,
varadero
varadero1839 yes varadero,he was the muhamed ali of his day,i know he came to wales at one time and was truly adored.i loved his voice when i was only a kid, although i dont profess to be an expert on him.nice to hear from you.
Oral tradition has it he marched with protesting miners for better working conditions in the Rhondda,many in the valleys still share his socialist ideals.
This remains the most moving version of "Going Home" that I've heard.
Lawrence Tibbett is a little better
I cried!
fromtelaviv I shall listen to that after this.
@@fromtelaviv Paul to amazing for words but you are correct Tibbet,s version leaves you trembling and frankly awe struck the hairs on your arm really do stand on end, It is so effecting that one just has to play it over and over his absolute best.
My father passed away in August this year. This was the song we chose for his memorial service. I'll never be able to listen to it without my Dad on my heart. I'm 54 and I miss him every day.
sorry for ur lossm may ur dad continue to RIP
It's soo beautiful and what an amazing voice!!
+Diana Hadzega Hi Diana Hadzega,
I posted this, and I'm happy to hear from you! I'm not looking now, but I think this was from his live 1958 concert from Carnegie Hall. The entire album is astounding! Somehow I don't suspect he had a microphone strapped to his face so that he could be heard in the balcony! He wouldn't have needed any props with that voice. I've uploaded much from Mr. R here; please check out my channel to see them. Thank you once more!
varadero
I’ve been listening to that voice and others since I was a little kid. My folks were Union supporters. Mama told me people died for the eight hour day and safe(r) working conditions. And they still are.
Just watched Showboat for the first time and now I’m bing watching all of the Paul Robeson videos I can find. He’s amazing! I wish someone would make a movie about his life. I’m sure what can be found online about him is just scratching the surface.
Robeson was not the man who sang ‘Old Man River’, in the movie ‘ Showboat’. That singer was Paul Warfield.
@@sw5114 Check this out. Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River (Showboat - 1936) J.Kern O. Hammerstein II on RUclips.
@@hungadunga523 thank you for that. Did not know of an earlier version. Maybe just got stuck on Ava Gardner… Robeson was a wonder.
You are so right Glyn Wood , America did not appreciate his brilliance, power or heart.I believe that we can use his songs as current protest songs as the times are as bad now as they were then. We were on a forward way but elections caused us to be stopped midway so now we have to begin to fight for our freedoms and our children. This voice and soul were lost on America........
What Bolox! We Gained and Retained Rights with the 2016 election! God Bless a Paul Robeson, but his communist ideology is a part of the dead past.
This was sung at the funeral of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Robeson brings all nostalgia to the surface of the heart.
You're right, and I'm grateful to hear from you! Aside from his incredible voice, there was little else he couldn't do. Athlete, attorney, actor, singer, activist and so many more! That's not quite a sentence; forgive me! Anyway, please accept my thanks for your wonderful, and knowledgeable comments. Best to you!
varadero1839 And to you as well. Thank you for visiting my post :-)
I didn't know this. what a great achievement!
Eleanor
I am a 66 yr old white Englishman and Paul has been my hero since childhood.
Some years ago I read this man's biography with deep admiration. A life well lived. And he had connections with Wales and the mining community if I recollect , he was loved and revered by many. Dear Paul Robeson x
oh man I love the original piece, god bless this voice
Robeson should be seen as a folk hero in American culture. What a life this man lived.
Indeed! I posted this and I'm a big PR fan! Thanks so much for you comment. Here's one that I posted long ago, but it was removed:
jdm364.net/Videos/DeepRiverPaulRobeson1.MP4
Best wishes; enjoy Mr. Robeson and his spectacular voice!
varadero
Ich bin froh, von Ihnen zu hören, und diese Leistung von Herrn Robeson ist sicherlich eine seiner denkwürdigsten. Ich glaube nicht, dass wir jemals hören jemand singen wie ihn wieder! Danke.
Wonderful man with a magnificent voice. My mother was lucky enough to see him in concert. I was always envious of that.
Kate Gaughan Your mother was one lucky lady! What a brilliant performer, and there's really no one else like him these days. Who else cold be a performer, athlete, attorney, etc? It would have been great to have known him! Thanks Kate Gaughan for your message!
Best wishes,
varadero
varadero1839
Sorry to have taken so long to reply to your lovely message. I was very fortunate to get two CD's at my local library. Have a Happy Christmas and all the best for the new year. Blessings to you Veradero189.
I feel that I know this great man because of the RUclips videos of his songs and his struggles.
Great voice, handsome face. Looking forward to meeting you Mr. Robeson.
I´m proud and excited at the same time. I come from Czech Republic. Paul Robeson sings the lyrics to the music of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak, it is the New World Symphony.
@@truesoundchris My poor child, are you one of those people who spend hours on the internet passing on what you don't know? Poor child. It doesn't have to be that way if you stop your Russian's behavior and propaganda. Truth, the whole truth, matter. Poor soul.
Not just on a different planet, from another universe!
A Great Man - who should have been honoured more not just by the Americans but by us the British. Why not a Knight or a Peer. Even now Postumously this man should be honoured.
He is revered in Wales.
I love Paul Robeson - todays generation of rappers have no idea of real genuine talent
@@highmyope-ps2by he most certainly is.
I'm fairly sure he would have turned down a knighthood or peerage, and it would be an insult to his memory as an anti-imperialist Communist to try to give him one posthumously.
What a gift this man was given...and how wonderfully he used it. He brought black and white peoples together in homage to his art. He evoked all the sadness of the world yet also gave us courage to go on....Nothing more to say....he was incredible, beautiful and lives on in our hearts. Thankyou so much for sharing this with us all.
Probably one of the greatest men to walk the planet.
"Beautiful" is an apt description of his performance! The word that I often think of is "haunting." Not all of us even have the memory of a place called "home." Though many of our "homes" are merely thoughts, at least they're still intact. My thoughts are with those who've no real home to think of. Sorry to be so morbid. Thanks for writing.
F
CAN WE escape it, children in the choir of the living?...That "home"- the sacred dream of the human- is, and always has been, Freedom. How the experiences of the Middle Passage and centuries of slavery and injustice can be transformed at last into a rendition of beauty by such a voice is an immortal testament to the power of redemption. There is hope for the human species on this planet of a minor star in a minor galaxy among a hundred billion others. Out there somewhere is Home.
Lucky enough to see him live at Liverpool (UK). What a dignified man! What sticks in my mind was his smile as he sang - as if he really enjoyed making that sound!!!!
The first time I ever heard this song, it was this version, sung by Mr.Robeson. I spent so long searching for it after that. He had a magnificent voice, and he was a prodigious talent. A man who always seemed, to me, to radiate an immense dignity.
Long live Paul Robeson
+Travis Walsh
Hi Mr. Walsh! May he live forever in our memories! He's one of the finest performers, in any media, that I've ever seen! Thanks once again!
Best to you,
varadero
@@varadero1839 we need people like him now more than ever
Dvorak came to America
I can’t think of any words to say about this great man, he was incomparable , his greatness defies mere words that are ascribed to him, so all I can say is that he is beyond normal ways of describing greatness.
What a voice. Amazing. he was a treasure.
Simply beautiful such a wonderful singer. A very moving performance.
A magnanimous and courageous spirit. So many of them. And yet we still have so far to go! His voice was a blessing he shared with the world.
One of the most accomplished men ever truly one of my Heroes. I wish I could have told him so .
I could quite happily and peacefully die listening to this magnificent singing by Paul Robeson - thank you U Tube for this privelidge. BBX
Never heard such a strong and booming singing voice like this. Just discovered Paul Robeson and his music through the movie Killer of Sheep. Such a beautiful human being.
The greatest American Baritone yet. A Master of the Stage, Paul Robeson's voice will never die! Thanks for posting. Post more.
Basso profundo not baritone. World of difference.
East or west, home is best !
Left home for 4 months, so glad I'm home now!
Thank you for posting, John! :)
As a child I always wanted to grow and sing with a voice like him.
A truly great man. We don't have these types of people around anymore. He had such talent and dignity.
"It ain't necessarily so" is a great track too. Going home was played at my aunt's funeral, quite touching but soothing at the same time. Amazing how he can do that.
Bravissimo!!!Marvelous low voice of Paul Robeson,with all the power of sentimental interpretation.BRAVO!!!
Sunday afternoon with my wife & children. The earth moves we all grow older sadness shadows grow. One day we will all meet in a better place. Thank you Paul.
just beautiful.
Paul Robeson was een jeugd idool van mijn moeder. Door haar heb ik hem leren kennen en waarderen. Wat een warme stem. In de film Showboat bewijst hij zijn talent met zijn acteren en zang.
There is so much soul here....behind the voice....beyond time... so much bare honesty...
Jason James Peeples and I were in Eugene our first year together. He took me on a lover's walk. He stopped and I heard the most soulful deep rich melodic voice. A little sad. So haunting. I really thought he was possessed by this man. I am a black native americsn who could not believe her ears. I believe it more than ever. He is mine and I am his. We are adding through...together. and let me man try to put us asunder. It isn't happening
Makes one want to go somewhere. Paul Robeson's talent will never be equalled in my view! I am never tired of his powerful voice.
I once had the privilege of hearing and seeing Robeson sing in concert at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, ca 1949. He was hosted by the Scottish Miners' Union. I was only 10 at the time but it was an unforgettable experience. It is to the undying shame of the USA that this great man was treated so badly in the land of his birth.
A truly remarkable person. His voice, his activism, his life, and words are all touching.
Gorgeous voice, excellent technique, heartfelt interpretation and wonderful musicality.
What a great man and singer.
My father reccomended this to me. It isn't something I would seek out on my own, but dang! What a unique and phenomenal set of pipes! You would never hear something like this on top 40. Which to my way of thinking is a shame...
I am joyfully taken aback.
Let the world join hands in love
Paul Robeson was so sure in his singing that he can add beautiful little colors to brighten the ends of words-and it makes this song a signature piece for him. Morris Robinson's voice is more opulent and has a higher range, but this makes me feel like he's singing a prayer. Captivating artist and great human!
In 'The Snakepit' the patients in a mental institution sing this and it gets to me every time I hear it. Just the contemplation of utter peace for those who suffer in body or mind is a wonderful thing.
Hi Sue Harvey,
I'm so happy to hear from you! I posted this primarily because of the first time I heard it! After Paul, I traced it back to "Snake Pit," then to the "original" by Antonin Dvorak. There's so much more to say about Mr. Robeson. I'm sure you've already learned a great deal about him. I've done my best to represent him here on YT! I hope you like!
Best wishes,
varadero
Beautiful. Thank you.
BRAVO !
Hello dave Drolett,
I'm honored to hear from you! BRAVO INDEED! Mr. Robeson was a genius in so many arenas. If you're interested, please keep in touch! Will write more later. Thanks again!
varadero
Beautiful deep and rich voice. Rest in peace you are not forgotten!
Paul Robeson is one of the truy great singers!
I believe the first time I heard him was in the '30s version of ShowBoat. I've been looking and listening ever since. Thanks so much for writing.
I will always admire anyone regardless of creed, colour, conviction or anything else. This man is a wholesome individual in all senses of the words. I grew up to respect myself and others of my peers, but more importantly, those of my elders. He for me is definately one of the greats where singers and humans are concerned in my book. He came to the Welsh Valleys many years ago because he came from a very oppressed background and utterly associated himself with Welsh coal miners, who were used and abused. My grandfather amongst thousands oppressed by wealthy titled 'Over-Lords' who became filthy rich on the 'backs' of others utter and total misery. As an example, I was researching my Welsh family tree and came across a massive Welsh mining disaster whereby over 400 men, boys and girls lost their lives, children as young as 4 years. The wives that were left to count personal cost were told by the coal pit owners that they were not going to be paid anything, BECAUSE their husbands/children DID NOT finish their shift. I know the UK was utterly involved in what is widely known as Slavery and I find that 'henous'. It was here in the UK also, involving it's own people. Wales is known as the 'Land of Song' and Paul sang with our fabulous male voice choirs too. Take a look........
Love this man, I always wanted to be able to sing like him.
Thanks so much for your comment! Aspiring to sing like Mr. Robeson would always be an amazing goal!
Possibly the greatest basso profundo that ever lived! What a singer!
Absolutely wonderful and I have had the good fortune to have met the great man personally in 1957 at Grosvenor Hall, Belfast. Some enduring experience.
so moving, deeply felt.... a timeless jewel and so soothing for the soul.
There never was, nor will ever be anyone like Mr. Robeson! Don't think the world could handle more than one. Thanks so much for your message.
Best regards,
varadero
REST IN PEACE...dear friend: Andrea Ireland Stapley...July 7, 1948 to June 1, 2021♥️🕊❤️
Peace be with your mind during these times friend. Glad to see a comment on a video that deserves it. May happiness be in your future 😊
Absolutely fabulous. Wonderful rendition by a wonderful voice. He came to Derby on his farewell tour and I regret not going to see him.
Janice Rushforthlee
Hi Janice Rushforthlee! Sadly, I've only the memories of listening to his recordings when I was a teen-ager. I think we both should be proud; we've recognized his brilliance as a singing performer, actor, athlete, attorney and so much more. Go glad you wrote!
Best wishes,
varadero
I CRY!
Many thanks! He had an amazing gift, and we're fortunate to still be able to hear him. I'm grateful for your message.
This is what "Truth" sounds like in sound and music
Aptly put.
THIS MAN'S VOICE IS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST INCREDIBLE VOICE I'VE EVER MAKES THE HAIR ON MY ARMS STAND UP AND TEARS TO MY EYES SINGS FROM THE PAIN IN HIS LIFE AND YOU CAN SEE THE PRIDE IN HIS EYES OF ALL HE HAS OVERCOME IN LIFE.GOD BLESS YOU SIR ..
This "voice like mahogany" brought me immediately to tears. I first heard Robeson more than 75 years ago, one of the first vinyls I played on our hand-crank Victrola, a fine, deep rendition of the spiritual "Deep River". The man is in my blood.
Hi Daisy BigDelight!
I'm so glad you wrote! I posted this one, and have been a "Paul" fan for many years! Hope you'll believe me, but we had a similar Victrola when I was growing up! I just sent one out to another Paul fan. I'd like you to see, and hear it! I'm hoping that this works:
jdm364.net/Videos/DeepRiverPaulRobeson1.MP4
Daisy B…Please let me know if this link works, OK? I'm wishing that you can receive it!
Best wishes,
Varadero
Thank you, Varadero, for this powerful beauty and for the original posting. Such an effortless voice, with just the right vibrato in an era when too much vibrato was the rule. Such a large man, even in the movies his sleeves are too short!
Robeson's voice, and that of Marian Anderson, were the first singers outside of church that I heard in my childhood.
@CardiffClassicGuitar Thanks so much for writing! I'd heard of Mr. Robeson's popularity in Wales, and it's great to have a confirmation! Would that he'd have had the respect and honors from his own country! Grateful to hear your news, and thrilled that your museum would have held an exhibition in his honor!
When people that lived through suppression spoke out not only for their own but for others at the expense of their career. That's a true hero. God bless the great Paul robeson.
What a voice....speaks for so many.
I was doing things on line when I came across this. Put it on in the background then literally forgot what I was doing. Soothing like medicine.
+flyboy1c Thank you flyboy1c!
As for forgetting your place, I often forget where I am when I'm listening to Mr. Robeson. He has/had that kind of ability. I'm grateful to hear from you!
Thank You, and best wishes!
varadero