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.

It is a work song, from the point of view of dock workers working the night shift loading bananas onto ships. The lyrics describe how daylight has come, their shift is over, and they want their...

Enjoy Harry Belafonte's classic "Banana Boat Song (Day O)" with lyrics on YouTube.

Provided to YouTube by RCA Records Label Banana Boat (Day-O) · Harry Belafonte Calypso ℗ Originally released 1956. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment...

“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.

2023年4月26日 · Harry Belafonte brought the sway of the Caribbean to an American audience by popularizing the Calypso genre with "Banana Boat (Day-O)."

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2023年4月25日 · Harry Belafonte's "The Banana Boat Song," also known as "Day-O," is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences for decades. This iconic track not only cemented Belafonte's status as a calypso music legend but also carried a deeper message about the struggles of the working class.

"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" is a traditional Jamaican work song. Harry Belafonte released his version of it in 1956. This song was first recorded by Edric Connor and the Caribbeans on the 1952 under the name "Day Dah Light".

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 feat...