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25 de abr. de 2024 · Today, "Day-O" remains a classic, a reminder of the power of music to transport listeners to different places and times, and of Harry Belafonte's enduring impact on music and culture. It's a...
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30 de abr. de 2024 · Traditional Jamaican calypso song arranged by Harry Belafonte, William Attaway and Lord Burgess Recorded in 1955 and released in '56 on vinyl RCA VICTOR 45 EP #547 -0899 (G2PM 2986) Reissued...
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24 de abr. de 2024 · It was not until folk singer Harry Belafonte discovered the song while touring in Jamaica that it became a hit. Belafonte fell in love with the infectious rhythm and the power behind the lyrics. He adapted the melody and the lyrics, adding the iconic “Day-O” chorus, which symbolizes the end of a long day’s work when the workers ...
Há 21 horas · “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” is a traditional Jamaican folk song that gained widespread popularity when it was recorded by American singer and actor Harry Belafonte in 1956. The song is also known as “The Banana Boat Song” due to its catchy chorus, which includes the refrain “Day-o,” pronounced “dee-oh.”
27 de abr. de 2024 · 🍌 Harry's original is amazing! His voice is crazy good 🚤Sheet music: Coming soon! SUBSCRIBE for more!Learn piano with flowkey! https://go.flowkey.com/sheet...
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Há 5 dias · Belafonte was best known for his recordings of "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)", "Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)", "Jamaica Farewell", and "Mary's Boy Child". He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards.
25 de abr. de 2024 · Although Harry Belafonte’s version of ‘Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)’ is the most famous version it was Edric Connor and the Caribbeans who brought the song to record in 1952. This initial recording was released as ‘Dah Dah Light (Banana Loader’s Song)’ on their ‘Songs from Jamaica’ album.
