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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, 2020 · That same year The Tarriers released an alternative version that incorporated the chorus of another Jamaican folk song, "Hill and Gully Rider". The Tarriers version was recorded by Shirley...
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This song was first recorded in 1952 by Edric Conner, a musician from Trinidad who sang it with his band The Carribeans as "Day De Light." The song re-emerged in 1956 when the folk singer Bob Gibson taught the song to the folk trio The Tarriers after hearing it on a trip to Jamaica.
Oct 1, 2009 · Traditional song also known as Day-O, Day Dah Light or "Hill and Gully Rider". Performed by Irving Burgie, Edric Connor and the Caribbeans, Harry Belafonte, ...
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Jun 12, 2019 · The Banana Boat Song (Arkin-Carey-Darling) by The Tarriers Future Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin sang lead on this memorable top-5 single, somewhat different from the Harry Belafonte hit...
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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.”
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Jul 3, 2024 · The Banana Boat Song, also known as “Day-O,” is a Caribbean folk song that gained worldwide popularity when it was recorded by Harry Belafonte in 1956. This iconic song carries a deeper meaning that reflects the struggles and resilience of the working class in the Caribbean.