Anyone ever wonder why is Harry Belefonte's voice so shot?

henslee

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Wed Mar-01-06 10:54 AM
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Anyone ever wonder why is Harry Belefonte's voice so shot?

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Mizmoon

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Wed Mar-01-06 10:55 AM
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1. I assumed it was from singing without warming up

that's why Rod Stewart's voice is so gravelly.

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henslee

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Wed Mar-01-06 11:10 AM
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2. Wow, just like a ball player. I never realized that was it. It is

Edited on Wed Mar-01-06 11:20 AM by henslee

actually a shame because now more than ever, acts from past eras are appreciated and rediscovered. Not only could it be a good source of $$ but it would introduce him to a whole new generation. Look at the Tom Jones, Tony Bennet, Rod STewart and now Barry Manilow --- all were repackaged. It is a shame that it didn't happen again with Harry, a lovely man.

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Mizmoon

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Wed Mar-01-06 11:16 AM
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3. Long ago my childhood music teacher warned us about this

apparently it's like any other physical activity - you can't just start doing it without major warm-ups. A fella like Harry should be warming up for a good 30 to 45 minutes before a show.

I loved his Christmas albums. Some songs just aren't the same to me unless he sings them.

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henslee

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Wed Mar-01-06 11:23 AM
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4. No doubt. He has an "easy" style.

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