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The Complete EMI Session (1928-39 - 7CD) - Paul Robeson
[CD]
(Date: 2008-07-21)
Price($):
HK$496
(US$)
Publisher:EMI
Synopsis:
. This special box set pays hommage to one of the greatest recording artists of the 20th Century, Paul Robeson
. For the very first time, complete on CD and in new remasterings from the original 78s
. Includes the first published recording from Abbey Road Studios, London: Rockin' chair, recorded on 17th Sept 1931
. 1938 & 1939 sessions recorded by legendary EMI producer Walter Legge
. Contains all 3 versions of Ol' Man River, from 1928,1930 & 1936
Paul Robeson, one of the towering musical and cultural figures of the 20th century, was active in many fields apart from music. In his youth he was an outstanding athlete and scholar, and then went on to achieve fame as an actor, singer, recording artist and film star. Later in life he espoused a number of political causes, including the civil rights movement, and despite bitter opposition from the US authorities, he vigorously fought discrimination, not only against black people but also the under-privileged of all races and creeds.
170 songs are included in this 7CD set. Timeless & classic interpretations of Plantation Songs and Spirituals: Go down, Moses . Swing low, sweet chariot . Steal away . Deep River. British Songs: All through the night . Loch Lomond . Jerusalem . Land of my fathers. Classics: Plaisir d'amour . Songs my mother taught me . Summertime & It ain't necessarily so (Porgy and Bess). Popular Favourites: Mighty lak' a rose . Shortnin' bread . I still suits me.
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