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The original, official name for The Banana Boat Song by Harry Belafonte is Day-O. There are indications it had no official title at first and began as a call-response by Jamaican banana workers.
the musical elements of the banana boat song ( by harry belafonte ) is call and responce.
The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)-yes
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte, Jr. was a famous american singer and songwriter. His music style was Caribbean and his most well known song by Belafonte is "The Banana Boat Song." He was also a strong civil rights and humanitarian activist.
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Day O (Banana Boat Song) - Harry Belafonte
It is a reference to the lyrics in the Harry Belafonte hit "Day-O"(Banana Boat song)
Alan Arkin
The song you are referring to is Harry Belafonte's "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)." For the lyrics, see the Related Links. And if you're in the mood for 6 minutes of delightful entertainment -- Harry Belafonte performing this song on "The Muppet Show" -- also see the Related Links.
The Answer can be found in the history of Trinidad where the banana boat song was a traditional Jamaican song. They loved The Belafonte version and won't argue about copyrights. They just love music in that style
Possible you mean the Banana Boat Song, made famous by Harry Belafonte?