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  1. 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".

  2. 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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  3. Jul 14, 2021 · 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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  4. “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” is a single from Harry Belafontes 1956 album Calypso is an adaptation of a vernacular Jamaican work song.

  5. Banana Boat (Day-O) Harry Belafonte. 98.8K subscribers. 34M views 8 years ago. ...more. Provided to YouTube by RCA Records LabelBanana Boat (Day-O) · Harry BelafonteCalypso℗ Originally...

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  6. 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.

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  8. Learn about the history and meaning of this traditional Jamaican song that became a hit for Harry Belafonte in 1956. Find out how he adapted the lyrics, who else covered it, and how it was used in movies and TV shows.

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