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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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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 (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 was adapted by Barbadian...
“Banana Boat (Day-O)” by Harry BelafonteListen to Harry Belafonte: https://HarryBelafonte.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to Harry Belafonte on YouTube: https://Har...
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Apr 26, 2023 · Belafonte brought the sway of the Caribbean to an American audience by popularizing the Calypso genre. Perhaps the best testament to that claim is one of his biggest hits “Banana Boat (Day-O).”
Day-O by Alfie Davis & The Sylvia Young Theatre School Choir. Tags. Banana Boat Song Lyrics: Day-o, day-o / Daylight come and me wan' go home / Day, me say day, me say day, me say day / Me say...
