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Paul Robeson sings to Scottish miners (1949)
Extract from Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949)
The highlight of this 1949 issue is the visit of American actor and singer Paul Robeson to Woolmet Colliery near Edinburgh. Robeson was also a renowned (and often persecuted) left-wing political activist and he made several visits to British mining communities. On this occasion he sings "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night" for miners in the canteen, a song about an American trade unionist who was allegedly framed on a murder charge and executed in 1915. Robeson had long been something of a hero to the British mining community, ever since he starred in the film Proud Valley (d. Pen Tennyson, 1940) as an American sailor stranded in Cardiff who finds work in a Welsh colliery (the newsreel opens with a short clip from the film).
published: 25 Oct 2016
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Paul Robeson - Rare TV appearance 1960
Paul Robeson performs Water Boy, Going Home and Ol’ Man River on UK TV in 1960.
After years of being denied a passport due to his political activism, Paul Robeson was allowed to leave the USA in 1958. For the next few years he performed around the world while making his base in London. Such was his reputation he headlined the UK TV show ‘Saturday Spectacular’ on October 1st, 1960.
Amazing that such a profound and moving performance was delivered on primetime Saturday night television. It's gratifying to hear the cheers in the end credits.
Details of 1,000's of vintage film and TV appearances at http://www.lightscamerabackbeat.com
published: 20 Feb 2021
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Paul Robeson sings for the workers at Sydney Opera House
published: 14 Nov 2010
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Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River (HD) | Film: Showboat (1936)
Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale.
#PaulRobeson #Musical
published: 09 Mar 2022
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Paul Robeson - Chinese National Anthem
Paul Robeson sings the Chinese National Anthem whilst on tour in Europe in 1949.
published: 01 May 2008
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Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River (Showboat - 1936) J.Kern O. Hammerstein II
From Showboat's 2nd version (1936) Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River
Ol' Man River (Jerome Kern - Oscar Hammerstein II)
Lyrics from the Original Libretto
Dare's an ol' man cal'd de Mississipi
Dat's de ol' man dat I'd lek to be
Whot does he care
iv de world gets trauble
Whot does he care iv de land lev's free.
Ol' man river,
Dat ol' man river
He mus'know sumpin'
But don't say nuthin',
He jes'keeps rollin'
He keeps on rollin' along.
He don' plant taters,
He don't plant cotton,
An' dem dat plants'em
is soon forgotten,
But ol'man river,
He jes keeps rollin'along.
You an'me, we sweat an' strain,
Body all achin' an' racket wid pain,
Tote dat barge!
Lif' dat bale!
You gits a little drunk
An' you lands in jail.
Ah gits weary
An' sick of tryin'
Ah'm tired of l...
published: 29 Oct 2008
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Paul Robeson: On colonialism, African-American rights (Spotlight, ABC,1960)
For more great educational video clips, go to http://splash.abc.net.au/
published: 21 Aug 2013
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Paul Robeson - Old Man River
The words of Old Man River were (thankfully) to change many times since the original version was written by Hammerstein and Kerr. The first line "Niggers all work on the Mississippi etc" moved on to "Darkies all work..." and eventually through being "The old Man I'd like to be" it eventually became "The Old Man I don't like to be". Sidney Poitier explains other changes within the song.
published: 24 Apr 2008
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Paul Robeson Sings In Moscow (1958)
Unused / unissued material -
Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR.
CU American Singer Paul Robeson presented with bouquets. CU Robeson. VS Robeson's wife being greeted. CU Robeson wipes his eyes and speaks. CU Robeson singing spiritual. VS little boy kisses Robeson and audience applauds, Robeson applauds them.
(Neg.) Old record suggests material dates from around 18/09/1958.
FILM ID:2886.2
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), ...
published: 13 Apr 2014
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Paul Robeson sings "Lord God of Abraham"
A clip from Saul J. Turell's Oscar-winning documentary PAUL ROBESON: TRIBUTE TO AN ARTIST.
Available now on DVD: http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/443-paul-robeson-portraits-of-the-artist
published: 09 Apr 2012
3:27
Paul Robeson sings to Scottish miners (1949)
Extract from Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949)
The highlight of this 1949 issue is the visit of American actor and singer Paul Robeson to Woolmet Colliery ne...
Extract from Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949)
The highlight of this 1949 issue is the visit of American actor and singer Paul Robeson to Woolmet Colliery near Edinburgh. Robeson was also a renowned (and often persecuted) left-wing political activist and he made several visits to British mining communities. On this occasion he sings "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night" for miners in the canteen, a song about an American trade unionist who was allegedly framed on a murder charge and executed in 1915. Robeson had long been something of a hero to the British mining community, ever since he starred in the film Proud Valley (d. Pen Tennyson, 1940) as an American sailor stranded in Cardiff who finds work in a Welsh colliery (the newsreel opens with a short clip from the film).
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Sings_To_Scottish_Miners_(1949)
Extract from Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949)
The highlight of this 1949 issue is the visit of American actor and singer Paul Robeson to Woolmet Colliery near Edinburgh. Robeson was also a renowned (and often persecuted) left-wing political activist and he made several visits to British mining communities. On this occasion he sings "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night" for miners in the canteen, a song about an American trade unionist who was allegedly framed on a murder charge and executed in 1915. Robeson had long been something of a hero to the British mining community, ever since he starred in the film Proud Valley (d. Pen Tennyson, 1940) as an American sailor stranded in Cardiff who finds work in a Welsh colliery (the newsreel opens with a short clip from the film).
- published: 25 Oct 2016
- views: 591617
8:29
Paul Robeson - Rare TV appearance 1960
Paul Robeson performs Water Boy, Going Home and Ol’ Man River on UK TV in 1960.
After years of being denied a passport due to his political activism, Paul Robes...
Paul Robeson performs Water Boy, Going Home and Ol’ Man River on UK TV in 1960.
After years of being denied a passport due to his political activism, Paul Robeson was allowed to leave the USA in 1958. For the next few years he performed around the world while making his base in London. Such was his reputation he headlined the UK TV show ‘Saturday Spectacular’ on October 1st, 1960.
Amazing that such a profound and moving performance was delivered on primetime Saturday night television. It's gratifying to hear the cheers in the end credits.
Details of 1,000's of vintage film and TV appearances at http://www.lightscamerabackbeat.com
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Rare_Tv_Appearance_1960
Paul Robeson performs Water Boy, Going Home and Ol’ Man River on UK TV in 1960.
After years of being denied a passport due to his political activism, Paul Robeson was allowed to leave the USA in 1958. For the next few years he performed around the world while making his base in London. Such was his reputation he headlined the UK TV show ‘Saturday Spectacular’ on October 1st, 1960.
Amazing that such a profound and moving performance was delivered on primetime Saturday night television. It's gratifying to hear the cheers in the end credits.
Details of 1,000's of vintage film and TV appearances at http://www.lightscamerabackbeat.com
- published: 20 Feb 2021
- views: 19085
4:33
Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River (HD) | Film: Showboat (1936)
Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale.
#PaulRobeson #Musical
Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale.
#PaulRobeson #Musical
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Ol'_Man_River_(Hd)_|_Film_Showboat_(1936)
Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale.
#PaulRobeson #Musical
- published: 09 Mar 2022
- views: 96471
0:44
Paul Robeson - Chinese National Anthem
Paul Robeson sings the Chinese National Anthem whilst on tour in Europe in 1949.
Paul Robeson sings the Chinese National Anthem whilst on tour in Europe in 1949.
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Chinese_National_Anthem
Paul Robeson sings the Chinese National Anthem whilst on tour in Europe in 1949.
- published: 01 May 2008
- views: 381007
4:19
Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River (Showboat - 1936) J.Kern O. Hammerstein II
From Showboat's 2nd version (1936) Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River
Ol' Man River (Jerome Kern - Oscar Hammerstein II)
Lyrics from the Original Libretto
D...
From Showboat's 2nd version (1936) Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River
Ol' Man River (Jerome Kern - Oscar Hammerstein II)
Lyrics from the Original Libretto
Dare's an ol' man cal'd de Mississipi
Dat's de ol' man dat I'd lek to be
Whot does he care
iv de world gets trauble
Whot does he care iv de land lev's free.
Ol' man river,
Dat ol' man river
He mus'know sumpin'
But don't say nuthin',
He jes'keeps rollin'
He keeps on rollin' along.
He don' plant taters,
He don't plant cotton,
An' dem dat plants'em
is soon forgotten,
But ol'man river,
He jes keeps rollin'along.
You an'me, we sweat an' strain,
Body all achin' an' racket wid pain,
Tote dat barge!
Lif' dat bale!
You gits a little drunk
An' you lands in jail.
Ah gits weary
An' sick of tryin'
Ah'm tired of livin'
An' skeered of dyin',
But ol' man river,
He jes'keeps rolling' along.
[Colored folks work on de Mississippi,
Colored folks work while de white folks play,
Pullin' dose boats from de dawn to sunset,
Gittin' no rest till de judgement day.
Don't look up
An' don't look down,
You don' dast make
De white boss frown.
Bend your knees
An'bow your head,
An' pull date rope
Until you' dead.)
Let me go 'way from the Mississippi,
Let me go 'way from de white man boss;
Show me dat stream called de river Jordan,
Dat's de ol' stream dat I long to cross.
O' man river,
Dat ol' man river,
He mus'know sumpin'
But don't say nuthin'
He jes' keeps rollin'
He keeps on rollin' along.
(Long ol' river forever keeps rollin' on...)
He don' plant tater,
He don' plant cotton,
An' dem dat plants 'em
Is soon forgotten,
but ol' man river,
He jes' keeps rollin' along.
(Long ol' river keeps hearing dat song).
You an' me, we sweat an' strain,
Body all achin an' racked wid pain.
Tote dat barge!
Lif' dat bale!
Git a little drunk
An' you land in jail.
Ah, gits weary
An' sick of tryin'
Ah'm tired of livin'
An' skeered of dyin',
But ol' man river,
He jes'keeps rollin' along!
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Ol'_Man_River_(Showboat_1936)_J.Kern_O._Hammerstein_Ii
From Showboat's 2nd version (1936) Paul Robeson - Ol' Man River
Ol' Man River (Jerome Kern - Oscar Hammerstein II)
Lyrics from the Original Libretto
Dare's an ol' man cal'd de Mississipi
Dat's de ol' man dat I'd lek to be
Whot does he care
iv de world gets trauble
Whot does he care iv de land lev's free.
Ol' man river,
Dat ol' man river
He mus'know sumpin'
But don't say nuthin',
He jes'keeps rollin'
He keeps on rollin' along.
He don' plant taters,
He don't plant cotton,
An' dem dat plants'em
is soon forgotten,
But ol'man river,
He jes keeps rollin'along.
You an'me, we sweat an' strain,
Body all achin' an' racket wid pain,
Tote dat barge!
Lif' dat bale!
You gits a little drunk
An' you lands in jail.
Ah gits weary
An' sick of tryin'
Ah'm tired of livin'
An' skeered of dyin',
But ol' man river,
He jes'keeps rolling' along.
[Colored folks work on de Mississippi,
Colored folks work while de white folks play,
Pullin' dose boats from de dawn to sunset,
Gittin' no rest till de judgement day.
Don't look up
An' don't look down,
You don' dast make
De white boss frown.
Bend your knees
An'bow your head,
An' pull date rope
Until you' dead.)
Let me go 'way from the Mississippi,
Let me go 'way from de white man boss;
Show me dat stream called de river Jordan,
Dat's de ol' stream dat I long to cross.
O' man river,
Dat ol' man river,
He mus'know sumpin'
But don't say nuthin'
He jes' keeps rollin'
He keeps on rollin' along.
(Long ol' river forever keeps rollin' on...)
He don' plant tater,
He don' plant cotton,
An' dem dat plants 'em
Is soon forgotten,
but ol' man river,
He jes' keeps rollin' along.
(Long ol' river keeps hearing dat song).
You an' me, we sweat an' strain,
Body all achin an' racked wid pain.
Tote dat barge!
Lif' dat bale!
Git a little drunk
An' you land in jail.
Ah, gits weary
An' sick of tryin'
Ah'm tired of livin'
An' skeered of dyin',
But ol' man river,
He jes'keeps rollin' along!
- published: 29 Oct 2008
- views: 7198262
2:10
Paul Robeson - Old Man River
The words of Old Man River were (thankfully) to change many times since the original version was written by Hammerstein and Kerr. The first line "Niggers all w...
The words of Old Man River were (thankfully) to change many times since the original version was written by Hammerstein and Kerr. The first line "Niggers all work on the Mississippi etc" moved on to "Darkies all work..." and eventually through being "The old Man I'd like to be" it eventually became "The Old Man I don't like to be". Sidney Poitier explains other changes within the song.
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Old_Man_River
The words of Old Man River were (thankfully) to change many times since the original version was written by Hammerstein and Kerr. The first line "Niggers all work on the Mississippi etc" moved on to "Darkies all work..." and eventually through being "The old Man I'd like to be" it eventually became "The Old Man I don't like to be". Sidney Poitier explains other changes within the song.
- published: 24 Apr 2008
- views: 900290
3:16
Paul Robeson Sings In Moscow (1958)
Unused / unissued material -
Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR.
CU American Singer Paul Robeson presented with bouquets. CU Robeson. VS Robeson's wife be...
Unused / unissued material -
Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR.
CU American Singer Paul Robeson presented with bouquets. CU Robeson. VS Robeson's wife being greeted. CU Robeson wipes his eyes and speaks. CU Robeson singing spiritual. VS little boy kisses Robeson and audience applauds, Robeson applauds them.
(Neg.) Old record suggests material dates from around 18/09/1958.
FILM ID:2886.2
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Sings_In_Moscow_(1958)
Unused / unissued material -
Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR.
CU American Singer Paul Robeson presented with bouquets. CU Robeson. VS Robeson's wife being greeted. CU Robeson wipes his eyes and speaks. CU Robeson singing spiritual. VS little boy kisses Robeson and audience applauds, Robeson applauds them.
(Neg.) Old record suggests material dates from around 18/09/1958.
FILM ID:2886.2
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
- published: 13 Apr 2014
- views: 45350
1:55
Paul Robeson sings "Lord God of Abraham"
A clip from Saul J. Turell's Oscar-winning documentary PAUL ROBESON: TRIBUTE TO AN ARTIST.
Available now on DVD: http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/443-paul-ro...
A clip from Saul J. Turell's Oscar-winning documentary PAUL ROBESON: TRIBUTE TO AN ARTIST.
Available now on DVD: http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/443-paul-robeson-portraits-of-the-artist
https://wn.com/Paul_Robeson_Sings_Lord_God_Of_Abraham
A clip from Saul J. Turell's Oscar-winning documentary PAUL ROBESON: TRIBUTE TO AN ARTIST.
Available now on DVD: http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/443-paul-robeson-portraits-of-the-artist
- published: 09 Apr 2012
- views: 23403