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watrwefitinfor

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5. My pleasure.

Reply to GeoWilliam750 (Reply #3)

Thu Jul 13, 2017, 07:50 PM

Jul 2017

I went back and read in the comments that there are no recordings of the HUAC hearings. But the transcripts are said to be available (from somewhere). I know nothing more about them.

I've been a huge admirer of Robeson since the 1950s when I first heard of him and heard a few recordings. Later even more so with more exposure to his music, and especially to his politics and activism. But I never heard of his appearance before the Committee prior to this.

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And now for a little something about standing up to fascists. [View all] watrwefitinfor Jul 2017 OP

damn just damn dembotoz Jul 2017 #1

This is James Earl Jones reading as Paul Robeson. Doesn't didminish the power however! (n/t) FreepFryer Jul 2017 #2

Thanks. I should have read more of the comments. watrwefitinfor Jul 2017 #4

I was thinking this Robeson dude sounds just like James Earl! Ligyron Jul 2017 #8

Thank you for posting GeoWilliam750 Jul 2017 #3

My pleasure. watrwefitinfor Jul 2017 #5

Found this bio pic, watrwefitinfor Jul 2017 #6

Paul Robeson sings "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night" to Scottish miners. watrwefitinfor Jul 2017 #7

Thanks for posting! woodsprite Jul 2017 #9