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My favourite female singer Petula Clark had Harry on her 1968 show in the States.
They sang a song she co wrote 'On The Path Of Glory'.

It caused ridiculous controversy because at the ending of the song she put her hand on his arm.
It wasn't considered appropriate for a white lady to touch the arm of a black man.

Really shocking it should be deemed inappropriate that when you think about it

Her husband who was her manager, and with her lawyer however got it broadcast as it was with her hand on his arm.

The company had them record it again with them standing further apart but Petula, her husband and lawyer got those other recordings deleted.
So that only the one where she touched his arm was left.

Harry Belafonte was a strong and formidable campaigner for rights.
As well as making many really good and strong recordings too.
A really good presence in the World.
R.IP.