Paul Robeson - Mah Lindy Lou (1933)

[SupaiShontaae651]

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[Rae5567]

this man could sing anything pure genius

[GutterDoll138]

I like when Lily does it :)

[OrganGrinderLola]

Paul Robeson is a hero.

However, he was not the first to bring Negro spirituals to the concert stage, as you write in your text on top. That honor goes to the courageous Fisk University Jubilee Singers, who took their songs on a fundraising tour in 1871, barely staving off the school's financial ruin.

[MrRedFredSaid]

Lovely.

[lindeene]

I too was named after this song. It is so beautiful!

[zorl89peekay]

I was named after this song nearly 52 years ago....first time I've heard it...how lovely...thankyou!

[lindeene]

@zorl89peekay Hello--I was also named after this song in 1949. My mother wanted to name me Lindy Lou, but my Aunt Jean talked her into changing my name to Linda Jean at the eleventh hour. My family and friends call me Lindy and Lindy Lou to this day.

[NolramNrets]

@zorl89peekay WOW, my Dad told me if I had been a girl he was going to name me LindyLou. I am curious as to whether my Dad has similarities to either of your parents.

First time I am hearing it, too, btw.

[goldie0800]

This lovely song has made my day even though it's rainy and dreary outside, the charm of the music lifts us right out of the doldrums - guaranteed! ;- )

[metalnana]

Lovely to find this, it always reminds me of my dear old Dad.

[yogisuperman]

The best of the best. Paul is alive and well in Lawrence Beaman, on "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Monday evening!

[antjuanoden]

NEMASTE.

[forgetmenot1937]

Delighted to find this. When very young my father brought home a pile of old 78's he found at a jumble sale and this was amongst them. I loved it, especially the rhythm of it, and sang along. That would be early 50's. No one sang as deeply as Paul Robeson or with such a tone. Thank you.

[umdieecke48]

Absolutely lovely. Thank you for posting.

[meltzerboy]

Endearing Robeson performance of the song. He was quite a master of song in so many languages. Equally charming is Galli-Curci's rendition on YT.

[HM0880]

@meltzerboy

Compared to G-C, Kline, and the 1948 Robeson version, this is the most swinging rendition of "Lindy Lou." It has a youthful energy that contrasts nicely with the charmingly sentimental lyrics. Thanks, meltzerboy, for sharing, and many thanks to edmundusrex for posting!

[rafhenlow]

The control this man had of his voice is awesome, strength & then gentleness. Always have loved this song & singer. Thanks.

[edursj]

Glória Eterna a Paul Robeson.

[pax41]

I hope they let this one stay. One of the other channels is no longer and he had most of Paul's songs posted.