It is a call and response 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 …

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“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.

Aug 31, 2025 · Harry Belafonte’s 1956 classic “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” is a traditional Jamaican folk song, originally written in the early 1900s. The song’s upbeat sound often …

music Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) Lyrics Day-o, day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me...

Mar 7, 2025 · Anchored in the rhythmic heart of Jamaican folk music, the song serves as an infectious blend of Caribbean culture and social commentary, all wrapped in a tune as sweet as the ripe …

"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 …