Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing the "Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "Day-O". Throughout his career, he was an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes.
Belafonte won three Grammy Awards (including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award), an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. In 1989, he received the Kennedy Center Honors. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1994. In 2014, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy's 6th Annual Governors Awards and in 2022 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category and was the oldest living person to have received the honor.
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Hava Nageela
Harry Belafonte Lyrics
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Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,
Venis mecha.
Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,
Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Venis mecha.
Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Venis mecha.
Uru, Uru achim,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Uru achim
Uru achim
Belev sameach.
The lyrics to Harry Belafonte's "Hava Nageela" are in Hebrew and translate to "Let us rejoice, let us rejoice, let us rejoice and be happy. Let us sing, let us sing, let us sing and be happy. Awaken, awaken, brothers. Awaken, awaken, with a happy heart. Awaken, awaken, brothers with a happy heart." The song is a traditional Jewish folk song that is often played during celebrations and other joyous occasions.
The song's lyrics are full of energy and spirit, encouraging listeners to join in the celebration and feel the happiness that comes with it. The repetition of the phrase "Hava nagila" emphasizes the message of rejoicing and adds to the song's upbeat rhythm.
The line "Uru, Uru achim, Uru achim belev sameach" translates to "Awaken, awaken, brothers with a happy heart." This is a call to action for listeners to fully embrace the joyous occasion and actively participate in the celebration.
Overall, "Hava Nageela" is a joyous and uplifting song that celebrates the spirit of togetherness and happiness found in traditional Jewish culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Hava nagila,
Let us rejoice,
Hava nagila,
Let us rejoice,
Hava nagila,
Let us rejoice,
Venis mecha.
And be glad.
Hava neranena,
Let us sing,
Hava neranena,
Let us sing,
Hava neranena,
Let us sing,
Venis mecha.
And be glad.
Uru, Uru achim,
Awake, awake brothers,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Awake brothers with a joyful heart,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Awake brothers with a joyful heart,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Awake brothers with a joyful heart,
Uru achim
Awake brothers
Uru achim
Awake brothers
Belev sameach.
With a joyful heart.
Lyrics © TETRA MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Abraham Z. Idelsohn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@witkrag4953
I had the great privilege in
being present at the Riveira
Hotel in Las Vegas in 1955
when Harry Belafonte
performed in.cabaret.
Wonderful night !
@rosabelencolmenares3410
Lo máximo. Para la historia en du vida. Felicidades ❤
@laurenl5843
Wow! Wonderful to hear him singing in Hebrew. 💜💜💜💜🎶🎶🎶🎶 May his memory forever be a blessing to us all.
@droxx78
2024....Aqui escuchando esta joyita!!!
Maravillosa versión 😊
@barryw2659
We used this version for our wedding by giving a copy of it to the band to play. They did a fantastic job. Thank you Harry and thank you for your working to have a better world for us all. Rest in peace.
@ciscaterhaar1691
Prachtig heerlijk om tezingen dankjewel 🙏💃
@itana5542
I like the dancing men and women in the background ✅❤️ SHALOM
@user-zl9pq8br8x
Лучшая Хава Нагила, все время слушаем с сыном
@arunmehta9374
Great unforgettable singer.i an 86 and have been fascinated by MATILDA..JAMAICAN FAREWELL HAVA NAGILA. and so many more. May he keep singing for all time.❤
@karinhartwig1323
RiP ,
Danke sie waren ein wunderbarer Mensch !