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The best-known version was released by Jamaican-American singer Harry Belafonte in 1956 (originally titled "Banana Boat (Day-O)") and later became one of his signature songs. That same year the Tarriers released an alternative version that incorporated the chorus of another Jamaican call and response folk song, "Hill and Gully Rider".
Harry Belafonte - Day-O, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte in Concert (Japan, 1960)". Recorded live at Sankei Hall, Tokyo, 18 July 1960. This song was first featured on the studio album...
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Provided to YouTube by RCA Records Label Banana Boat (Day-O) · Harry Belafonte Calypso ℗ Originally released 1956. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment...
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Ed Welker & Herman Diaz Jr. “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” is a single from Harry Belafonte’s 1956 album Calypso is an adaptation of a vernacular Jamaican work song. This version of the song...
Apr 24, 2020 · Harry Belafonte - Day-O The Banana Boat Song [1956] Classic Mood Experience The best masterpieces ever recorded in the music history. Join our Youtube: https://goo.gl/8AOGaN ...more....
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“Day-O” is a traditional Jamaican folk song. The song has mento influences, but it is commonly classified as an example of the better known calypso music.
Apr 26, 2023 · Learn the origin and meaning of the iconic song that became a pop culture phenomenon. From its Jamaican roots to its Beetlejuice and Lil Wayne covers, discover the history of "Banana Boat (Day-O)."
