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The lyrics describe how daylight has come, their shift is over, and they want their work to be counted up so that they can go home. The best-known version was released by American singer Harry Belafonte in 1956 (originally titled "Banana Boat (Day-O)") and later became one of his signature songs.
Apr 24, 2024 · The origins of The Banana Boat Song can be traced back to the traditional children’s song, “Hill and Gully Rider,” which has its roots in West Africa. However, it was the legendary Trinidadian calypso singer, Lord Invader, who first recorded the song in the 1940s with the title, “Day Dah Light.”
Featuring folk songs by The Tarriers, "The Banana Boat Song"; "Tom Dooley"; "Jordan's River"; and "Seven Daffodils". Transcript includes full song lyrics. Listen to the Show
Alan Arkin, who went on to fame as an actor, was a member of The Tarriers. Their version was a combination of the traditional "Banana Boat Song" and a Jamaican folk song called "Hill and Gully Rider." Shirley Bassey used the same arrangement on her 1957 version and became the first to chart with the song in the UK, hitting #8.
Feb 22, 2017 · “Come Mr. Tally Man, tally me banana,” Belafonte implores. “Daylight come and me wan’ go home,” his chorus chants.
Sep 17, 2024 · "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" is a traditional Jamaican folk song, commonly classified as calypso music. The song was first recorded in 1952 by Trinidadian singer Edric Connor, but it became famous when it was released by Harry Belafonte in 1956.
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Sep 22, 2024 · The song was first recorded by Edric Connor & The Caribbeans. Edric was a Trinidadian singer who came to England in 1948 to record the album Song for Jamaica which was design for westerners to understand the culture and customs of the people from the Caribbean.