Try To Remember

Harry Belafonte · 101: Shake Shake Senora [2012]

Try to remember the kind of September

When life was slow and oh, so mellow

Try to remember the kind of September

When grass was green and grain was yellow

Try to remember the kind of September

When you were young and callow fellow

Try to remember and if you remember

Then follow, follow

Try to remember when life was so tender

When noone wept except the willow

Try to remember when life was so tender

And dreams were kept beside your pillow

Try to remember when life was so tender

When love was an ember about to billow

Try to remember and if you remember

Then follow, follow

Deep in December it's nice to remember

Although you know the snow will follow

Deep in December it's nice to remember

Without a hurt the heart is hollow

Deep in December, it's nice to remember

The fire of September that made us mellow

Deep in December our hearts should remember

And follow, follow

Try To Remember

Harry Belafonte's rendition of "Try To Remember" captures the nostalgic warmth that defined his approach to folk and calypso standards. As a pivotal figure in American popular music, Belafonte brought a distinctive gravitas to this composition, transforming it into a staple of his live performances and studio recordings. The track exemplifies his ability to convey deep emotion through understated vocal delivery, anchoring the song within a broader tradition of mid-century American songwriting. This recording stands as a testament to his enduring influence across genres, showcasing his skill in interpreting material that resonates with universal themes of memory and longing. Listeners encounter a performance that balances intimacy with the polished production values characteristic of his extensive discography.