Leon Bibb was and still is one of my favorite singers. He has a very fluid and well trained voice. Inspite of what others say, his voice was not like Belafonte's in the sense that Bibb has a much larger voice than Belafonte. Almost like a classical high baritone with much polish and an almost coppery color.
    I have 4 of his LP's. "Cherries And Plums", "Love Songs", "Foment. Ferment. Free, Free" and "Leon Bibb Sings".
    For years I have been trying to find the album that I heard in the Providence Public Library which has in it the folk songs "Red, Rosy Bush" and "Take This Hammer". The latter being his best song in my opinion.