Lena and Harry

Lena Horne and Harry Belafonte sing "The First Time" by McColl. 1970

Category:

Music

Tags:

• ballad
• duet
• Harry
• Belafonte
• Lena
• Horne
• McColl
• The
• First
• Time

[scarpenttubo]

Wonderful, I was looking for this song, but hard to find only by the title, not even under Harry Belafonte. When I searched Harry Lena then I got here. Beautiful song, was years that I did not hear it

[ceb2633]

So glad you found it, scarpenttubo. It is wondeful song.

[eleanoreann]

What a wonderful surprise! I never thought to hear this again, never forgot that TV appearance, never found a recording. Thank you, thank you!

[ceb2633]

Thank you for the comment. I well remember the TV...no tape of it, of course, but I do have the precious vinyl from the show. C.

[bacoll35]

I remember seeing Lena and Harry sing this on their television special back in the 70s. The next day, my mother ordered the album and I ended up playing it too death. That was my first introduction to real singing and real talent. I hope RCA will reissue this album on CD.

[ceb2633]

I remember seeing it and thinking sheesh! This should be x rated; sexiest thing I ever saw. I wish they had a tape of the show to release. How I'd love to see it again.

[mrstrings65]

This is very good. listen to Roberta Flack's version,it was first introduced by her in "play misty for me"

[Shabannie]

I have always loved this song. I had forgotten that Lena and Harry sang it.

-------Ellen

[thewind01]

Me too I am waiting for the release of this album on CD....I just love it...

[superdooperstupor]

Thank you! Two magnificent talents perfectly matched in a collaboration, not a competition.