Anyone ever wonder why is Harry Belefonte's voice so shot?

[henslee]

[Mizmoon]

1. I assumed it was from singing without warming up

that's why Rod Stewart's voice is so gravelly.

[henslee]

2. Wow, just like a ball player. I never realized that was it. It is

actually a shame because now more than ever, acts from past eras are appreciated and rediscovered. Not only could it be a good source of $$ but it would introduce him to a whole new generation. Look at the Tom Jones, Tony Bennet, Rod STewart and now Barry Manilow --- all were repackaged. It is a shame that it didn't happen again with Harry, a lovely man.

[Mizmoon]

3. Long ago my childhood music teacher warned us about this

apparently it's like any other physical activity - you can't just start doing it without major warm-ups. A fella like Harry should be warming up for a good 30 to 45 minutes before a show.

I loved his Christmas albums. Some songs just aren't the same to me unless he sings them.

[henslee]

4. No doubt. He has an "easy" style.