Harry Belafonte & Odetta - A Hole in the Bucket (Live)

Harry Belafonte & Odetta - A Hole in the Bucket, excerpt from "Tonight With Belafonte (1959)".This song is also featured on the live album "Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall" (1960). Click on this link for the complete program:
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[@jones616]

Who's listening in 2024 ?

[@capitalo2811]

Am right here..2024 June. We're the legends!!

[@theonlymadmac4771]

Me!

[@Nabsolute_]

in my head all morning. awesome to find this.

[@andrewmutegi152]

Me me me!!

[@peaceofpiety]

I AM, that I AM! 👂 🎶 🗝

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023), aged 96 And RIP Odetta (December 31, 1930 - December 2, 2008), aged 77 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@Juliaflo]

RIP to my two dearest friends.

[@Dear_Lola]

🙏

[@pineapplezombie4953]

Rip

[@shanshan9280]

Time is a bitch.

[@shirleyferreira8097]

Descanse em Paz Harry Belafonte 🌻💎(memória da minha mãe 😢🙏), e da minha infância. 😢 🕊💔🙏

[@howdy1487]

I had never heard of this song until my girlfriend sang it to me one evening. We were walking her dog on the beach at sunset. She sang it slowly in the style of an old couple with exaggerated southern drawls. Vividly, I pictured an old husband and wife singing it to each other on their farm.. It was priceless. So endearing. Ocassionally, I would request it, but only when the time was right. Some of the best times of my life.

[@tngirl341]

Lmfao yeah right

[@adelesanteiu4427]

Lovely

[@JackieJP]

What a sweet memory. Thank you for sharing it! I’ve loved this song for many years. Happy to know that others do too. 🙂

[@SB-tv6en]

@@tngirl341 forreal

[@badasshiker9637]

The youth at my church used to honor their parents with an annual banquet complete with comedy skits. Two boys, one dressed as a farmer and one as his wife performed this song and the parents were laughing until they were crying.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

This song instantly brings a smile to my face and I'm transported back to my childhood growing up in the 60s. We loved this song as kids- it was so much fun to sing and was so different from anything else. It's fantastic to finally see them performing it live. Perfect comic timing, absolutely perfection from two incredible talents.

[@lisarichardson210]

Same! I loved singing this with my sister and also with my friends. Great memories! R.I.P. Harry! 🙏🏾❤❤❤❤

[@SpideyVids]

Me, too, it was my kids' party piece.

[@melancholiac]

Reminds me ALSO of hearing it on the "wireless" as a child. Great memories.

[@bryanreeme8584]

Me also, probably '69 or '70 we sang this in class, fun to remember!.. shame it's probably illegal "doctronizing" now

[@careliacarelita2294]

Ídem to me!..."" 🤓🖐️❤️

[@Jadonhorto]

I just buried my grandfather today. He sung this song one day while he was drunk and I’ll never forget it. Rip Granpa I’ll never forget you

[@greentambourine2323]

RIP Granpa may he rest in peace

[@louisa7058]

This song was sung to me as a child. Had no idea it was Harry Belafonte and Odetta. Wow, Legends!

[@drunkenmasterii3250]

It’s not theirs, it’s an old German children song

[@blueturtle3623]

Although Harry Belafonte is one of the more well-known "Henrys," this song predates him by centuries and was actually sung in German first

[@brigittea5110]

​@@blueturtle3623 "Ein Loch ist im Eimer 🎶

[@moonw5814]

My mother used to sing it in Dutch. Love this version, both singers are so expressive. RIP Harry Belafonte

[@cockeyedoptimista]

My parents taught it to me, too! I don't know Where they got it. Could've been from Odetta and Harry. My folks were kind of folkies. But I don't know! I think it goes back farther than them.

[@Voodoomaria]

A song about WEAPONIZED INCOMPETENCE!! Gotta love it. Harry Belafonte had a voice of pure silk.

[@CrazyCoon100]

Hey, that’s what I said

[@2Madre]

There's a gentleman I run into at Costco who looks so much like HB, he could gettitt

[@Marie-Fey40]

I think he just wanted to spend time with her. It doesn't look like he doesn't know what to do he just wants to annoy her and be close to her😂

[@jeepfreak3681]

RIP Mr. Belafonte. Sad to hear of your passing but your mark on this world was definitely made. Godspeed.

[@midniteblue3313]

AMEN🙏🙏

[@janmal6333]

The ending is such a gorgeous moment between the two of them. 😊😘

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

Great chemistry they had together on stage. Rest in heavenly peace to both Harry Belafonte and Odetta.

[@rebeccakleitz3177]

The world has lost a precious gem. There never was nor will there ever be another like him. RIP, Mr. Belafonte.

[@shelleyharris4176]

It popped up on my phone and read the Guardian article the comments of sadness and praise are neverending He had so much talent and integrity we really lost a good Man.

[@daddams100]

I totally agree😢

[@Kiki-D-Kimono]

An absolute loss to all humans. What an amazing man.

[@maryhunteraustin2914]

for those who were born after drKing..... let mrBelafonte be the example of DrKing/his works had he lived. they were age mates 🏞️

[@hoorootv1]

Who would've known in 1959 that this song would still be remembered 64 years later in 2023 ❔ Timeless song 👀👍❗

[@lilahturtle3706]

If you are ever feeling depressed watch this! Such talent and to see the expressions and chemistry between them amazing!

[@RevoVansen]

My dad would sing this and I sing it to my son. I’m not crying. You’re crying.

[@trilliarobinson7862]

yes, my father sang it to me, too

[@carolroberts4614]

My mother sang it too!

[@semperfidelis2970]

Aren't these two just so beautiful and talented ? Lovely, beautiful, beautiful people. It makes me feel so good to watch this kind of stuff. And every woman in the world can identify with her tone of voice and her body language and facial expressions. I just can't say enough good things about this

[@drewpall2598]

@Annemare Therese King... Here is the full television show where this film clip come from Enjoy! "Harry Belafonte, tonight" the Emmy Award winning show, originally broadcasted on 10 Dec 1959, with Odetta, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Mary Hinkson, Arthur Mitchell, The Belafonte Folk Singers. Setlist: Bald Headed Woman, Silvie, Waterboy (by Odetta), Mo' Yet, Three Pigs (by Odetta), Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees (with B. Singers), Jump Down, Spin Around (with Children and B. Singers), Hoedown Blues (by Sonny Terry, & Brownie McGhee), John Henry, My Lord What A Mornin' (with B. Singers), Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (by Odetta with B. Singers), A Little Lyric of Great Importance (with B. Singers), Why-N-Why (by Odetta), A Hole in the Bucket (with Odetta), kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmfSc6SFh52esNE

[@semperfidelis2970]

@@drewpall2598 thank you! That's very nice of you. I will certainly watch it

[@drewpall2598]

@@semperfidelis2970 You're welcome, Annemarie, I agree with your first comment both Odetta Holmes and Harry Belafonte were talented on and off the stage both were active in the civil right movement of the 1950's and 60's true humanitarian. both are miss.

[@lisablack8804]

Odetta is so beautiful and amazing.

[@maloum-lsodermark7869]

He ws not just a very gifted singer,and a very rightous activist ,he was a comedian and an actor as well! Multitalent man with a big hart! He was my first love ( 3 or 4 yars old) 😂 and I still love him!❤. RIP beautiful hart your legacy was huge.

[@robertshand1944]

Love them both - such lovely humour....... this song is eternal....

[@uraannews4793]

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[@davidjames2145]

This is similar to the conversations between my wife and I as I try to dodge chores and she outsmarts me.

[@rodrickpixley5527]

I'm old enough to be blessed to have watched this live on television and it still makes me laugh.

[@GrandpaCanCook]

I reckon that those of us who got to see this on TV are part of the generation that got to live in the best times America had to offer. Most had great parents, great role models and great teachers. I think of it as America's Golden Age.

[@curtriceennis2924]

@@GrandpaCanCook I DO agree with you on all this. I was born back in 1968, and, I miss my childhood days. The best, they were !!! 😉😻❣😍

[@GrandpaCanCook]

@@curtriceennis2924 I sure do wish my grandkids could have some great years like those days.

[@curtriceennis2924]

@@GrandpaCanCook I wish that for you, too. 😍👍😻

[@GrandpaCanCook]

@@curtriceennis2924 Thank you Curtrice. Much appreciated

[@jdelarosa89]

Their voices seem effortless- they sing with the ease of a person deeply breathing. Wow. What a joy to be able to listen.

[@wz0hjd]

Wonderful.... I love his reaction each time she answers.. that mischievous grin.

[@brianbarrett1177]

What a fabulous duo. First heard this as a child but have never seen this until my 64th year.

[@ogauger1834]

ditto!

[@paulh2981]

Based on this I bet they would both have been very good actors in addition to gifted musicians. They both have a sweetness and relaxed nature in their presentations, seemingly casual and easy but at the same time very professional and precise. It takes a lot of talent and practice to make it look this easy!

[@Lagunaticmom]

Odetta...the voice of an angel, and now Mr. Belafonte sings with her again along with angels. What can be said of Harry Belafonte which has not already been said. Gentle and strong, used his voice for good in the world. Thank you both! ❤🙏

[@priscillaajayipristine]

I've had this video for years to watch again and again. Hearing he died took me back to this video. RIP Harry Belafonte ❤🎉

[@bieuxyongson]

This is wonderful. Her expressions of exasperation are marvelous. Such a beautiful version of this song by two amazing entertainers. My mother loved Harry Belafonte’s music and played it all the time.

[@mackdog832]

RIP Mr Harry Belafonte who passed away today 4-25-23. Thank You for all the good memories

[@darraghgregory1269]

Ya mean the 25 -4-23 your way is weird

[@Flip11111]

@@darraghgregory1269 that’s how we do it over here

[@darraghgregory1269]

@@Flip11111 its weird and very confusing 😕

[@Flip11111]

@@darraghgregory1269 not really. Two of the numbers are flipped that’s all. try not thinking too hard about it

[@darraghgregory1269]

@@Flip11111 fair enough 👌

[@anndownsouth5070]

My parents sang it one night while we were driving somewhere, and that was when I basically learned the song. It played on the radio sometimes as well. This song and the one about the lady who swallowed the fly are of my best childhood memories.

[@1tonyboat]

Haven`t heard that song in years. `she swallowed a spider that riggled and tickled in side her to catch the fly ,perhaps she`ll die ` . time to do a you tube search . 👍👍

[@gibbsey9579]

Burl Ives.... Another legend.

[@curtriceennis2924]

@@1tonyboat Neither have I. I had forgotten about it and I'm also gonna hafta try to find it online. "Thanks For The Memories !!!" (Another wonderful song from long ago! 😉)

[@carolroberts4614]

I tapped in Burl Ives and I know an old lady, and it came up with it on KZbin.

[@homeatlastfarm1]

Those two songs and the "Found a Peanut" song were the hallmarks of my childhood.

[@oelschlegel]

Can't believe I've never seen this before. This is amazing on so many levels.

[@thaithommy]

True....

[@shirleymukes4883]

Saw this back in the 50’s on a tv show.

[@margie713]

Flashback!! My 5th grade class learned this song in a call-and-response, the girls were Liza but the boys were called Georgie. The catchy tune you never fully forget 😊

[@LICIOUS0777]

I know right…

[@Uragemdiamond]

Beauty everytime. First at 4 now 51. Just joy.😁

[@michelemercier2286]

I grew up listening to this - a highlight when my mom would pull out the Carnegie Hall album. But to see their faces while singing it - even better. What a treat. Sad to see another piece of my childhood go away, but what a legacy he's left.

[@adeolaolatunji9324]

Me too

[@j.ksmith7432]

Same here!

[@nealbaker7991]

Absolutely precious. I was 18 when this was performed. I loved it then but after all these years its become even more precious with time, like a good wine.

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

For me this is the musical version of who's on 1st?

[@vickyayech2939]

There was a televised version of this but with a conversation before the song begins where he objects to how far he has to go to get the water and tells the route and when she says hone it! he says oh, de woman gone to night school again. I can never find that pre-song bit.

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@RLSmith-jt8qj 🤷 I don't know.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

I haven’t heard this song for over 60 years when I was in grade school. All those years and all I remembered was the title. I forgot how it ended. I am going to listen again. So enjoyable.

[@rohanwijeyaratna824]

60 years since I first heard it, it still remains a classic!

[@johnrowley3721]

I’ve only ever heard audio of this. So great to see a video of this at last! Both brilliant performers! RIP Harry.

[@pablites24]

There's no songs like this now. Oh Harry you were great inspiration how to be human. Rest in Peace, forever in our memory whenever we are listenig your songs.

[@shelleyharris4176]

Yes it is so sad he gave a lot back in many ways

[@tonisumblin2719]

I haven’t heard this song in decades. ❤I was very little but remember my father singing it to us kids, while fixing us breakfast. Oh the sweet memories.

[@thehanyee]

Farewell Mr Belafonte..a true legend! Thank you for the memories!!

[@paulcollyer801]

I’ve known this gorgeous ditty since I was knee high to a grass hopper, back when tellys were not common, and B&W was the norm. Heard it many times on the wireless and on record, later on CD, but had no idea twas these two. 50+yrs later, still makes me chuckle 😂

[@doreenfernandes2431]

🌿🌹So don't stop chuckling !😄

[@stillbreathing9146]

Just sang it to my 9 year old Granddaughter who thought it was magical and funny and she likes ACDC and ZZ Top!! Songs and artists like these span the ages and the generations. Fabulous

[@determinationforincrease1979]

Legend has it that once, in their elderly years, Henry and Eliza went to a funeral. Henry said "There's a hole in the ground, dear Liza." Eliza said "Well go in, dear Henry".

[@AMARKEDCHANGE]

Thanks to Harry Belafonte for his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry. May he rest in peace

[@Anne--Marie]

My father used to sing this when I was a child. Finally, over 60 years later at the age of 66 I heard it sung by professionals, one of whom was my first crush.

[@OllieOutlaws]

So did my fafather

[@colinmiles1052]

How they kept their faces straight I'll never know!

[@Xaenith]

This is how I want to rememember these great artists now that both are gone

[@shahbazfawbush]

Beautiful performances, with nuance and feeling. May they continue to shine wherever they are.

[@GrenPara]

Odetta was so bright and bubbly, I would have loved to have know her. As for Harry he was so good at his craft that the joy he brought people will last forever.

[@michaelterranova784]

This was my mother's favorite song, from the album Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall. My Mom always played this, and I learned all the words and would sing it with her. I was born in 1961 but remember it so clearly. I still have my Mom's album, and I'm not sure where, but somewhere in The Village we saw them perform this, I was probably only 5 but I remember it so clearly. Through all these years I searched for a video, thinking I would find one from Carnegie Hall, but I never did. Until now. This is the first video I've ever seen of this, so thank you!!!

[@bernardputersznit64]

i too was born in 1961, finally heard this one - sad i had missed it till now - how lovely it was

[@errmmokk9542]

I was born 96 and my mum used to sing it to me as a child also 💗

[@jf2369af]

Nice

[@dannolson6661]

My dad had an LP of Belafonte at his debut at Carnegie Hall. Kept and listened to it to this day.

[@linstead1151]

This song has been in my head all day, I remembered almost all of it then decided to pull UTube it. I’m tickled pink singing along.

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

I remember this song from my childhood, but I don't think I've ever heard all of the verse before. Sweet.

[@redfire20003]

Rest on Peace...Great singer. A bright light has gone out and the world feels darker....😢

[@thomasagorhom1139]

The new generation won't have any of their songs playing this many years after them. This is music that lives on...🤣🤣Harry Belafonte is one of my favourites...

[@daddams100]

I remember singing this song as a child…this man’s songs played a big part in my introduction to folk and Calypso music. He will be missed!

[@uraannews4793]

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[@dannolson6661]

I always loved Belafonte. This song always cracks me up.

[@FabtheChristian]

He was such a nice and gentle man. Never read a bad thing about him anywhere. Men like this don't exist anymore. I'm sure good 'ol Harry is singing up quite a storm up there with the angels. Rest in peace, Harry. You will be missed.

[@dandelionsbeauty]

A classic. My parents used to play this recording when we were little. RIP Mr. Belafonte ❤

[@alancaunce3199]

Wow. Not Heard This Amazing Track Since The Early 70's. I'm 63 Now. Memories Of Our Mum Flood Back When We Listened On The Radio. God Bless To Both Of These Two Amazing Artists For This Majestic Memory.

[@kodonga1]

Harry Belafonte is a classy artist! I can't just get enough of him!

[@veroniquewalbourgh6880]

...my favourite 🎉

[@j.ksmith7432]

I love to hear him sing with Nana Mouskouri too!

[@goonewj]

Absolutely beautiful. Listened to this as child growing up in Sri Lanka about 45 years ago. So great to see the live version after all those years!

[@rajo741]

Beautiful. Natural and filled with Charm

[@MaryManns-be2mq]

I was just singing this song the other day. I remember seeing them on tv way back. I've sung this to my 3 children for years. They're in their 50's now. ❤😂❤

[@kenbearsley8322]

Haven't heard that song for many a year. They certainly did it justice.

[@franzliszt4441]

i love how he came out the window 🤣

[@amigo4558]

What a funny and hilarious song! Listened to this song over Radio Ceylon in the seventies. After fifty years, memories don't fade, thanks to You Tube, I am able to enjoy this song again.

[@kinkajou777]

I’m safe to say that this video does all of us a great deal of good! I’m sure that Harry Belafonte and Odetta would want all of us to continue enjoying their music! That’s what I intend to do!

[@kinkajou777]

@Mark Honest Fine! You?

[@jessicajewelscamargo365]

My mom sang this song to me growing up. I never heard it in real life until today and I am in my 50s smh- I guess I just never bothered to look it up until it came to mind just now. I also used to sing it to my little sister when she was a toddler and she could never get enough. Now that I looked it up, it makes sense that my mom would sing it because she is a Harry Belafonte fan. So glad I found this. Memory Lane!

[@piccalillipit9211]

The earliest known archetype of this song seems to be in the German collection of songs Bergliederbüchlein (c 1700). It is set as a dialogue between a woman named Liese, and an unnamed man

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

I've heard this song all of my life, but never so delightfully sung as this (and from two of my favourite singers, no less)!

[@tom-kz9pb]

Harry Belefonte was great for spotting talent, and helped along other careers such as Odetta, Chad Mitchell Trio and Nana Mouskouri. Odetta was great for being able to belt out vocals with enough power to rock the house.

[@TinkerbellrealFaebulousGodess]

What an absolute gentleman 👏🏾 resting in high power ❤ now

[@TinkerbellrealFaebulousGodess]

@Mark Honest Fantastic thanks 😊 👍🏽 trust you are well?

[@terencebarrett2897]

Absolutely wonderful, so talented skill art, born with talent

[@McFlingleson]

We sang this in elementary school with the small change that we said knife instead of axe. Also, I like this rendition because you can tell that he's thought everything through and you can see from her expression that she thinks she has an easy fix to everything he says and she's a little annoyed with him for not having thought everything through himself, but he just goes to show her things aren't always as simple as she thinks they are.

[@buckmurdock2500]

some of the oldest version of the song use knife and straw to fix the hole

[@drdjanthony]

RIP legend Mr. Belafonte. We are so fortunate to live during his era. What an entertainer!!! Unique style. One and only Harry Belafonte.

[@OnlineJamaica]

you guys sure picked his best.... and this woman... never knew who she was till now! Her nuance is utterly genius and magnificently melodius ...harry lived across bounds before this was even a concept... and as Sidney said it's 'cause they grew up in the Caribbean

[@frednutz1604]

I hope you're not implying that Harry Belafonte grew up in the Carribean, because he didn't, he was born in Harlem, New York. His parents were Jamaican though.

[@harrybelafontetvvideoarchive]

@@frednutz1604 Harry did grow up in Jamaica. He was born in New York, but lived with his grandmother in Jamaica from the age of five till he was thirteen when he moved back to New York.

[@wideawake5630]

Listen to more Odetta!

[@kevinbennett7615]

One of my childhood favourites. All my life this has made me smile.

[@danbev8542]

I grew up singing this song. We didn’t sound nearly as good as this performance!

[@bmcc12]

I’m nearly eighty years old, but I first heard these geniuses perform this song only a few days ago. I never knew that Odetta was so beautiful, and I never fully appreciated how handsome and talented Mr Belafonte was. I’m thrilled

[@glenngilbert7389]

This is so delightful on so many levels

[@DMagid-fw9mi]

Love it. How in the world can anyone find enough cause to dislike? Let alone 13 anyone's?? Misery is a self induced option, not an emotion.

[@rsm4579]

They’re nobody’s.

[@dionemorton1920]

We learned this at our summer church as children 🙂

[@tracymark9173]

I can't believe I found this. My dad would always sing it. First time I have heard these singers. Wow it was brilliant and such memories it brought back.

[@thirusathy5859]

What a beautiful song and portrail of love.

[@treaclelester7285]

So enjoyed that. Such fun and so well done.

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

My third grade teacher had us do a sing along with that song. I'm 55. Good old times . You can tell those two are having fun with each other singing it. Good memories. 😁

[@notthegoodgirl]

*Scenes From A Slow Civil War* brought me here, and wow. It’s hard to believe Revlon paid him $800k to *not* produce another one of these specials… This was so passionate, entertaining, moving and brilliant! If only we learned from the past when looking to the future; it’s absolutely beautiful when people come together like this. Odetta was incredible, too.

[@joannehines7806]

This performance is so endearing & beautiful!! My first time seeing Qdetta perform; however, I've heard of her many times over the years! 💘

[@yaelv4712]

Charming, great voices and acting!

[@curtriceennis2924]

Our Mamma used to sing this song to us kids waaaay back when - in the 1970's. She used a few different words such as "...Dear Georgie..." in place of "Henry" and "...a knife..." for the axe. My sister and I used to love hearing her sing it and that would always make us smile. 😍😻❣

[@jnairac]

One of the Most Noble amongst us

[@TinaTate00]

My mom taught us that growing up, and it's so nice seeing it played out, ESPECIALLY by Harry😍😍They were pure sunshine together, loved it!!🥰

[@hannejeppesen1809]

I first heard this song in my native Denmark, by 2 Danish singer/actors, their version was funny. However this one with Odetta and Harry Belafonte is outstanding. I saw Odetta when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel, she performed there on night. Always loved Harry Belafonte, he will be missed.

[@kathanak2290]

this hilarious masterpiece will be listened ever and ever again....

[@hermitatpeace]

R.I.P. Harry Belafonte

[@fish1999onBass]

*I enjoyed watching Harry do this piece in Noway where he has an elaborate new beginning to this song. Now I watch with different emotions laughter and tears. Sleep well my dear friend Harry Belafonte*

[@ricardoshuch2787]

A wonderful english interpretation of a german childrens song (Title: Ein Loch ist im Eimer). R.I.P. Harry Belafonte.

[@lizaonavon]

My parents had this on an album. My name is Liza. I love every song on that album. RIP to Belafonte and his silky voice.

[@cubezley]

I used to play this a lot when I was a kid growing up. My favorite from Harry for sure.🎉

[@thrudysmith777]

The great Harry Bellafonte….Jamaican 🇯🇲 superstar….

[@xhorxheetxeberria-td1hu]

And Martinique 🇲🇶 ❤️

[@pauldonnelly910]

HB, RIP -- and I gotta say, I loved Odetta.

[@drewpall2598]

Both Harry Belafonte and Odetta Holmes left behind excellent body of works in and out of the entertainment industry. Nice to have these performances to look back on and remember two of American's iconic treasure,

[@lynryall1317]

Wonderful . Thank you never lose classic xx