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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Love Love Alone
Harry Belafonte Lyrics
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Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
On the 10th of December we heard the talk
He gave his throne to the Duke of York
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
King Edward was noble, King Edward was great
it was love that caused him to abdicate
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
He said he was sorry that his Mommy would grieve
he cannot help it, he would have to leave
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
You can take his power you can take his bought
leave him with his yachting boat
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
Flute play
Ha,love, love, love, love
Caused King Edward
You can take his money you can take his store
but leave him that lady from Baltimore
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
I donut know what Mrs Simpson got in her bone
that caused the king to leave his throne
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
On the 10th of December 1936
the Duke of Windsor went to get his kicks
It was love; love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love, love, love,
love, love, love, love
love, love, it was love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, love, love, love, lova alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love alone
cause the king to leave his throne
It was love, love, love, love, love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, love, love; love, lova love
The song "Love Love Alone" by Harry Belafonte is about the abdication of King Edward VIII of Great Britain in 1936. The lyrics explain how King Edward's love for Wallis Simpson - the woman who he would later marry - was the reason behind his decision to abdicate the throne. The chorus repetition of "It was love, love, love, love, love alone/ Caused King Edward to leave his throne" emphasizes the theme of the song. King Edward is portrayed as noble and great, but love was so powerful that he had to leave his throne for Wallis Simpson.
The verse "You can take his power, you can take his bower / Leave him with his yachting boat" implies that King Edward was willing to give up many of his assets just to be with the one he loved. The final verse "It was love, (sound of a double kiss) love alone / Caused King Edward to leave his throne" suggests the romantic and passionate nature of their relationship.
This song tells a historical story that is still remembered to this day. It highlights the power and influence of love, which can make people do unexpected things, even if they are powerful individuals. The song is also an ode to King Edward VIII's romantic pursuit, which is admirable and inspiring to many.
Line by Line Meaning
It was love; love alone
King Edward's decision to leave his throne was entirely due to love, nothing else.
Caused King Edward to leave his throne
Love forced King Edward to abdicate from his throne.
On the 10th of December we heard the talk
The announcement of King Edward's abdication was made on December 10th.
He gave his throne to the Duke of York
King Edward gave up his throne and passed it on to his brother, the Duke of York.
King Edward was noble, King Edward was great
King Edward was a noble and great ruler.
it was love that caused him to abdicate
King Edward abdicated because of his love for a woman.
He said he was sorry that his Mommy would grieve
King Edward expressed regret that his mother would be upset by his decision to leave the throne.
he cannot help it, he would have to leave
King Edward felt that he had no choice but to abdicate.
You can take his power you can take his bought
Even if King Edward lost his power and wealth, his love for the woman would still make him happy.
leave him with his yachting boat
King Edward would be content with just his yacht, as long as he had his lover.
Ha,love, love, love, love
This line is just an exclamation about the power of love.
You can take his money you can take his store
Even if King Edward lost all his wealth and possessions, he would still be happy as long as he had his lover.
but leave him that lady from Baltimore
King Edward's happiness depended entirely on being with the woman he loved.
I donut know what Mrs Simpson got in her bone
The singer is not sure what it was about Mrs. Simpson that King Edward loved so much.
that caused the king to leave his throne
Whatever it was that King Edward loved about Mrs. Simpson caused him to abdicate.
On the 10th of December 1936
This line repeats the date of King Edward's abdication announcement.
the Duke of Windsor went to get his kicks
After abdicating, King Edward became known as the Duke of Windsor.
It was love, love alone
This line repeats the idea that King Edward's abdication was caused by love alone.
cause the king to leave his throne
Again, the singer reiterates that love caused King Edward to abdicate.
It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone
This line is just an emphasis that King Edward's abdication was caused by love and includes a sound effect of a double kiss.
It was love, love, love; love, lova love
This line just repeats the idea that love was the sole cause of King Edward's abdication.
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Written by: JOHN HARDY
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@sonyahannah
Gathered around the Thanksgiving table with my British/American niece, we began discussing the Royal Family and strayed into this bit of history. . . Love Belafonte, but had never heard his version of this song, which I first heard at a hootenanny nearly 55 years ago -- it was where I first learned this story.
@timothygerchmez2839
sonyahannah Have known this song for years, i got interested tho from the royal wedding recently, & read up about it on Wikipedia :-). Very interesting tale!
@nandinisen1540
♥️♥️♥️
@takingbacksunday1327
<3
@KennethWameyoDr
100 years later and I believe in King Edward who paved way for Queen Elizabeth lineage. Since then Love reigns. Charles married CAMILLA and Harry married Meghan. In addition, so many deviations. Love, Love Alone! 6th July 2019
@pneron2032
I know what Mrs Simpson had in her bone.
@coloneldjahngostomper5170
remember your roots
@sapjack561
Who's here from no espanyol 🔥🤟🏾
@shannanhardath5926
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-x1vRJ91AY This is the original
@silvercoins
Edward VIII❤✌