It is a reference to the lyrics in the Harry Belafonte hit "Day-O"(Banana Boat song)
The song was popularized by Harry Belafonte. It was somewhat controversial as it seemed to have too flippant a take on the nativity.
No. Eric Carmen did.
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For his x-factor audition? He sang 'Isn't she lovely?' by Stevie Wonder :)
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.
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
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.
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It is a reference to the lyrics in the Harry Belafonte hit "Day-O"(Banana Boat song)
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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
its called "jump in the line" its by harry belafonte :oD Also known as "Shake, shake senora" by Harry Belafonte
None that I know of, and even if there was someone, who would want to hear it, because no one could sing it like him!!!! I agree with that, however the group Cookie and his Cupcakes charted with Matilda in January, 1959 at number 47.