Two Brothers
Harry Belafonte · Other Songs - Harry Belafonte
Two brothers on their way
Two brothers on their way
One wore blue, and one wore grey
One wore blue and one wore grey
As they marched along the way
A fife and drum began to play
All on a beautiful morning
One was gentle, one was kind
One was gentle, one was kind
One came home, one stayed behind
A cannonball don't pay no mind
A cannonball don't pay no mind
Though you're gentle or you're kind
It don't think of the folks behind
All on a beautiful morning
Two girls waiting by the railroad track
Two girls waiting by the railroad track
For their darlings to come back
One wore blue, and one wore black
One wore blue, and one wore black
Waiting by the railroad track
For their darlings to come back
All on a beautiful morning
One wore blue, and one wore black
Waiting by the railroad track
For their darlings to come back
All on a beautiful morning
All on a beautiful morning
Two Brothers
Harry Belafonte's 'Two Brothers' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over Caribbean folk and calypso rhythms. As a defining track from his extensive discography, the song showcases his signature vocal style, blending rhythmic percussion with storytelling lyrics that celebrate the bond between siblings. Belafonte helped popularize these sounds in the United States during the 1950s and 60s, making this recording a staple of his catalog. The piece exemplifies the genre's focus on community and family, delivered with the warmth and authority that made him a cultural icon. It remains a representative work of his contributions to American music history and the broader tradition of island folk songs.