Harry Belafonte — Banana Boat Song
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Day-o, day-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day
Me say day, me say day-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Work all night on a drink of rum
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Stack banana till de morning come
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
A beautiful bunch o' ripe banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Hide the deadly black tarantula
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day...
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day-o, day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day
Me say day, me say day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day
Me say day, me say day-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Work all night on a drink of rum
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Stack banana till de morning come
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
A beautiful bunch o' ripe banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Hide the deadly black tarantula
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day...
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day-o, day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day
Me say day, me say day-o
''Daylight come and me wan' go home''
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when I hear this, I think of the dinner scene in Beetlejuice. it's a great song
My 2nd ever "godlike" on RP ![jump](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_jump.gif)
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This is one of those timeless hits. I first heard it on the radio when I was about 5 or 6, and that was nearly 70 years ago! It is still one that makes me sit up and listen.
Thank you Harry & RP.
Thank you Harry & RP.
BlackBetty wrote:
Well, the Tallyman is finished counting Harry.
RIP You're on your way home...![dancing banana](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/dancingbanana.gif)
Good grief! This takes me back. And what a pleasure to know that he' still with us!
Well, the Tallyman is finished counting Harry.
RIP You're on your way home...
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drewd wrote:
![Image result for beetlejuice banana boat gif"](https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GrimNippyFairybluebird-size_restricted.gif)
Dayyyooo!!!
![Image result for beetlejuice banana boat gif"](https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GrimNippyFairybluebird-size_restricted.gif)
Dayyyooo!!!
Good grief! This takes me back. And what a pleasure to know that he' still with us!
mjbaumann wrote:
I can't hear this without being reminded of Catherine O'Hara causing my teenage self to have impure thoughts.
I remember this from my parents stacks...then I saw Betelgeuse...
I can't hear this without being reminded of Catherine O'Hara causing my teenage self to have impure thoughts.
I remember this from my parents stacks...then I saw Betelgeuse...
user4176 wrote:
This song does have a deep meaning which is easily overlooked. Which in turn is one the greatest achievements! I had it taught to me during musical classes on primary school. It stuck with me ever since.
Much respect for Mr.Belafonte!
This was always on when I was a child, and most of my adult life it was just that weird song about "something with bananas". Then one day I tripped over the lyrics and researched the meaning, and since then the song sends chills down my spine.
This song does have a deep meaning which is easily overlooked. Which in turn is one the greatest achievements! I had it taught to me during musical classes on primary school. It stuck with me ever since.
Much respect for Mr.Belafonte!
Ah, takes me back to Dad listening to the Goon Show, 10!
Mister class. I thought at first it was Freddy t Wembley stadium ![sealed](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/smiley-sealed.gif)
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drewd wrote:
![Image result for beetlejuice banana boat gif"](https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GrimNippyFairybluebird-size_restricted.gif)
Dayyyooo!!!
Really liked this scene from Beetlejuice!
![Image result for beetlejuice banana boat gif"](https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GrimNippyFairybluebird-size_restricted.gif)
Dayyyooo!!!
Really liked this scene from Beetlejuice!
My parents played this album on their Grundig Stereo HiFi Cabinet in the 60's. It appealed to me then, and still does. The man could sing!!
Haha, I always thought he was singing "Come, Mr. Taliban"! ![lol](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_lol.gif)
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Dayyyooo!!!
Always reminds me of his skit with this on The Muppet Show - awesome!
impossible not to play this loud. 10.
Stan Freberg has an interesting take on this song!
Fifty years from now this song will still be getting airplay somewhere. It lives on forever.
TerryS wrote:
If it mitigates things for you, both of his parents were born in Jamaica.
The first of many songs Harry strip mined from the Caribbean.
If it mitigates things for you, both of his parents were born in Jamaica.
rharvey658 wrote:
Absolutely. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
When I heard it start, I could only think about Beetlejuice. I see from the comments here I'm not alone!
Absolutely. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
When I heard it start, I could only think about Beetlejuice. I see from the comments here I'm not alone!
Harry Belafonte is an American classic. A great song from my younger days.
This was always on when I was a child, and most of my adult life it was just that weird song about "something with bananas". Then one day I tripped over the lyrics and researched the meaning, and since then the song sends chills down my spine.
Highlowsel wrote:
Saw it again three days ago: a masterpiece! Tim Burton is a genius!
Beetlejuice? HA! Yeah...same for me. I always thought it was a great movie. These scene always pop's into me brain. I don't know why?
![Image result for beetlejuice dining table scene](https://www.scotcampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Beetlejuice.jpg)
Dayyyyyyyo!?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
![Image result for beetlejuice dining table scene](https://www.scotcampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Beetlejuice.jpg)
Dayyyyyyyo!?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Saw it again three days ago: a masterpiece! Tim Burton is a genius!
No
Shmelo wrote:
It's all I see when I hear this song. lol
Beetlejuice? HA! Yeah...same for me. I always thought it was a great movie. These scene always pop's into me brain. I don't know why?
![Image result for beetlejuice dining table scene](https://www.scotcampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Beetlejuice.jpg)
Dayyyyyyyo!?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
It's all I see when I hear this song. lol
![Image result for beetlejuice dining table scene](https://www.scotcampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Beetlejuice.jpg)
Dayyyyyyyo!?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Absolutely no redeeming qualities.
This was on all our parents' record shelves, and still on the radio when I was a kid in the '60s. The teachers all had "a thing" for Harry B
One of the early artists and songs that introduced the listening public to Caribbean/latin music. An 8 then and still holding strong.
Hey, Mr. Taliban
I always think of Ray Davies singing, "Dayo!!" during the live version of "All Day and All of the Night" on the Kinks 1980 live release, "One from the Road".
My Dad used to sing this song to me before bed every night. Harry was one of his favorite artists to cover for me and my sister.
This guy would be included in my desert island collection. So good!
ArthurBAB wrote:
It's all I see when I hear this song. lol
Beetlejuice...
It's all I see when I hear this song. lol
Beetlejuice...
This was an early favorite from my father's record collection when I was quite young. Still great!
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stunix wrote:
Wow, you have a golden ear! Thank you so much for the link (obviously, I ended up listening to a dozen live performances of Gotye...)
I heard Harry B.'s Day-O throughout my childhood as my parents where fans.
Then I discovered the ultimate gem, the live at Carnegie Hall. Superior showmanship, class A entertainer and fantastic band and orchestra... highly recommended! ...and you realise how big he was back then.
I had the vacuum cleaner on when this started playing, I could swear it was Gotyes Hearts a mess
maybe he took part of it as a sample.
maybe he took part of it as a sample.
ahh, I was right.
Look at this.
Wow, you have a golden ear! Thank you so much for the link (obviously, I ended up listening to a dozen live performances of Gotye...)
I heard Harry B.'s Day-O throughout my childhood as my parents where fans.
Then I discovered the ultimate gem, the live at Carnegie Hall. Superior showmanship, class A entertainer and fantastic band and orchestra... highly recommended! ...and you realise how big he was back then.
The closest my sister ever came to swooning was when she talked about Harry Belafonte.
love! (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)
I had the vacuum cleaner on when this started playing, I could swear it was Gotyes Hearts a mess
maybe he took part of it as a sample.
maybe he took part of it as a sample.
ahh, I was right.
Look at this.
Anyway, I can also hear some of Dave Brubecs TAKE5 in there.
both great songs, but Harry gets an 8
casey1024 wrote:
I want to flash mob my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner with this song/the beetlejuice dinner scene. Does that make me a bad mom?
No. It makes you the BEST mom!
I want to flash mob my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner with this song/the beetlejuice dinner scene. Does that make me a bad mom?
No. It makes you the BEST mom!
My problem is that whenever I hear this song the Stan Frieberg version intrudes....
mama look at bubu -
oh no they say
my daddy cant be ugly so
shut your mouth
go away
oh no they say
my daddy cant be ugly so
shut your mouth
go away
feel good song! love you Mr Belafonte!
Nice song!
Elroweho wrote:
I want to flash mob my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner with this song/the beetlejuice dinner scene. Does that make me a bad mom?
Love the song, but everytime I hear it I can't help but think of the scene it was used in in "Beetlejuice" See below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdarzAOvLXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdarzAOvLXM
I want to flash mob my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner with this song/the beetlejuice dinner scene. Does that make me a bad mom?
Best performer that I've ever seen in concert!!!!--Harry has amazing stage juju!...a real rare gem here on Planet Earth...
Oh my, what an odd song this is, going right back to my childhood. For some reason, being British, I put this in the same head space as 'The goons', which is entirely wrong of course.
My first and favorite memory of the Banana Boat Song is Harry singing it on the Flip Wilson Show.
I used to watch that show with my Dad, good times...
My parents loved Harry Belafonte and played this song frequently. Fond memories of me and my brother dancing around with my Dad's bongos and castanets!
Yes mon.
Wonderful from an American icon.
If you ever feel like making a banana theme set including this song, you should also include this one: Tally Hall - Banana Man. :)
wlpendley wrote:
? I think you commented on the wrong song perhaps?
Love this song, love Toots and the Maytals. Not so fond of Clapton's guitar in this version...
? I think you commented on the wrong song perhaps?
Great! Thank you for playing this one. Takes me somewhere, not sure just where, but back in time.
TerryS wrote:
"Strip mined"?!?
The first of many songs Harry strip mined from the Caribbean.
"Strip mined"?!?
nuthin like a bit o' Harry to get your hips swinging in the morning!...no matter how old they are! HA!
Love this song, love Toots and the Maytals. Not so fond of Clapton's guitar in this version...
Though I it is all about paradise segue, i.e. Beck's tropicalia.
Sturff wrote:
Sturff wrote:
It does fit into the whole beetle-juice movie feeling. Coooool!
The first of many songs Harry strip mined from the Caribbean.
It does fit into the whole beetle-juice movie feeling. Coooool!
I just logged in to see how many people immediately thought of Beetlejuice.
Proclivities wrote:
We used to sing this song in elementary school music class - our music teacher loved calypso music, but apparently, Tim Burton's film was the first-ever exposure to this tune for a lot of folks.
I think my first exposure to this tune was the Muppet Show.
We used to sing this song in elementary school music class - our music teacher loved calypso music, but apparently, Tim Burton's film was the first-ever exposure to this tune for a lot of folks.
I think my first exposure to this tune was the Muppet Show.
Surprising to hear, but that's also what I love about RP. Variety across generations. Even if, like others, all I can think of is Beetlejuice.
Elroweho wrote:
We used to sing this song in elementary school music class - our music teacher loved calypso music, but apparently, Tim Burton's film was the first-ever exposure to this tune for a lot of folks.
Love the song, but everytime I hear it I can't help but think of the scene it was used in in "Beetlejuice" See below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdarzAOvLXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdarzAOvLXM
We used to sing this song in elementary school music class - our music teacher loved calypso music, but apparently, Tim Burton's film was the first-ever exposure to this tune for a lot of folks.
planet_lizard wrote:
Cool! Following the discussion there, the creator of the original said he'd post a cleaner version of it. He hasn't found the original negs yet but in the meantime, here's a clip made from a VHS of the original.
Cool! Following the discussion there, the creator of the original said he'd post a cleaner version of it. He hasn't found the original negs yet but in the meantime, here's a clip made from a VHS of the original.
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This song makes me want to watch Beetlejuice!
Only on RP can you possibly hear music from so many spectrums. Nice.
BEETLEJUICE!
Very random. But I love it.
Love the song, but everytime I hear it I can't help but think of the scene it was used in in "Beetlejuice" See below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdarzAOvLXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdarzAOvLXM
Alucinante!!
the version he did of this song on the Muppet Show was great
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=muppet+show+harry+belafonte+banana+boat+song&oq=muppet+show+harry+belafonte+banana+boat+song&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=322l9281l0l9607l46l41l1l28l28l1l436l1712l0.1.3.0.2l6l0
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=muppet+show+harry+belafonte+banana+boat+song&oq=muppet+show+harry+belafonte+banana+boat+song&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=322l9281l0l9607l46l41l1l28l28l1l436l1712l0.1.3.0.2l6l0
edbollix wrote:
Oh - sorry to hear that..music is good for the soul in so many ways..
This is a sad morning for me and I knew I needed something special... this was it. Thank you!
Oh - sorry to hear that..music is good for the soul in so many ways..
linzie wrote:
Can't do it. He was terrific. Keaton is an underrated actor!
Wow, I was beaten to it!...Tell me Michael Keaton wasn't great in Beetlejuice!!!!
Can't do it. He was terrific. Keaton is an underrated actor!
This is a sad morning for me and I knew I needed something special... this was it. Thank you!
This is a really quite a beautiful song, but often pariodied...sad really when you think about its origins.
I had to bump this from 8 to 10 because of the events of the last half hour. My brother and I were arguing about recycling, and he tried to stomp off in a rage, and then this song came on. I yelled at him to come back, I turned this song up, and all those layers of hostility and defensiveness just dropped away.
Any song that can de-fuse a potential war is a 10 in my book. God love ya, Mr. Belafonte.
Any song that can de-fuse a potential war is a 10 in my book. God love ya, Mr. Belafonte.
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The Day-Oh part gets a 1 because it reminds me of the gawd damn fuckin' 'Yankees. The rest of the song makes up for it 8
Zep wrote:
...um, his uniform number is "2", but you probably knew that. Great tune.
"Now batting, number 8, the shortstop, Derek Jeter!"
...um, his uniform number is "2", but you probably knew that. Great tune.
Personally, this song is one of those tunes that I wish were never written.![{#Razz} {#Razz}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_razz.gif)
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Great Song-! Thank You.... Longtime favorite from my childhood.... PLUS Harry Belafonte was on The Muppet Show in the 80's...they did this song...it was the BEST visualization... Please play more often... Thanks again... RP adds a another smile to the day-!
Aegean wrote:
Very well put...thanks Bill.
Strewn across the vast landscape of my musical memory lie gems like this one, uncatalogued and therefore not readily retrievable (in other words, I have forgotten how much I like them!) Fortunately we have a pro on the job (Bill), pulling these out of his hat now and then, along with many cross-cultural jewels I would otherwise not even know about. Thanks, Bill! ![{#Clap} {#Clap}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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Very well put...thanks Bill.
My wife just said, "Not my favorite Belafonte, but you can't help but think of..."
I was already dancing like Winona. I knew what she meant
I was already dancing like Winona. I knew what she meant
Should have been the opening tune for Dr. No - considering things as they developed in the movie ;-)
Strewn across the vast landscape of my musical memory lie gems like this one, uncatalogued and therefore not readily retrievable (in other words, I have forgotten how much I like them!) Fortunately we have a pro on the job (Bill), pulling these out of his hat now and then, along with many cross-cultural jewels I would otherwise not even know about. Thanks, Bill! ![{#Clap} {#Clap}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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fitzworld wrote:
My parents used to have this and I would throw it on the Grundig and spinning it a lot. Back in 1964 I think. Years later saw the Kinks in LA and Ray woudl scream out Dayoh all show and people would yell back. It is infectious.
Great song!! Belafonte's "Live at Carnegie Hall" alburm that includes this song is crazy good!
My parents used to have this and I would throw it on the Grundig and spinning it a lot. Back in 1964 I think. Years later saw the Kinks in LA and Ray woudl scream out Dayoh all show and people would yell back. It is infectious.
I scrolled down just to see if there were Beatlejuice references. Yup. Not dissapointed! Classic ![{#Dancingbanana} {#Dancingbanana}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/dancingbanana.gif)
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Slarti wrote:
Did you guys in the US get the stop motion short to the Stan Freeburg version with the Dylan Rabbit as the bongo player and a sort of Speedy Gonzales mouse as the TOO LOUD singer?
Still cracks me up hearing this song 'cause that is what I see - like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyn4KJzbL3c
Though the original was in clay-mation and a lot older than that as those Blue Peter presenters are long after I went to work.
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Yeah, I remember Stan. I used to play it on my show when I was a "50's" DJ at a local radio station.
Did you guys in the US get the stop motion short to the Stan Freeburg version with the Dylan Rabbit as the bongo player and a sort of Speedy Gonzales mouse as the TOO LOUD singer?
Still cracks me up hearing this song 'cause that is what I see - like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyn4KJzbL3c
Though the original was in clay-mation and a lot older than that as those Blue Peter presenters are long after I went to work.
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Yeah, I remember Stan. I used to play it on my show when I was a "50's" DJ at a local radio station.
Iconic and timeless
La, la, la, la, Lo - la ...
HB and the Muppets!
And now, Beetlejuice aside, Harry Belafonte is an icon for me. My parents tolerated his music, but it wasn't until years after I was out of the house that I could appreciate his body of work. Thank you, RP - for playing this song, and for helping me remember why I love music so much. ![{#Notworthy} {#Notworthy}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_notworthy.gif)
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The last of the students has left, and I'm winding down the day...perfect song!
Great song!! Belafonte's "Live at Carnegie Hall" alburm that includes this song is crazy good!
this song is wonderful. it's on so often at our house that my kids think it's a recent release
Fun!
I loved this track as a kid and still enjoy hearing it.
I loved this track as a kid and still enjoy hearing it.
Beetlejuice certainly was a tremendous film, but there is a lot more to HB as well.
Check out "Island in the Sun", "Jamaica Farewell" and if you want something to cause a good chuckle or two, try "Mama Look a Boo Boo"
"Harry Belafonte - All Time Greatest Hits, Vol. 1"
Of course all you Jimmy Buffet fans already are familiar with a bunch of HB work
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Check out "Island in the Sun", "Jamaica Farewell" and if you want something to cause a good chuckle or two, try "Mama Look a Boo Boo"
"Harry Belafonte - All Time Greatest Hits, Vol. 1"
Of course all you Jimmy Buffet fans already are familiar with a bunch of HB work
![Sailing Sailing](https://www.myemoticons.com/images/hobbies-leisure/water/sailing.gif)
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This song is just brilliant. What a great break in the middle of the afternoon.
PembrokeRoad wrote:
Oh grow up...
Bill, Could you please stop playing childrens music! What an annoying song, ffs.
Oh grow up...
YES! Beetlejuice! Love this song.
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Hippostar wrote:![](https://blueollie.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/beetlejuice1.jpg)
Yup. That's it!
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Yup. That's it!
Wow, I was beaten to it!...Tell me Michael Keaton wasn't great in Beetlejuice!!!!
Thank you Bill for this temporary bit of insanity...OK everyone....breaks OVER...
RobRyan wrote:
I can't listen to this without thinking of that scene from Beetlejuice!
Not apologizing for loving this song. Sometimes, out of the blue, I'll yell, "Daaaaay-OH!" just for the shock value. And then, of course, I have to finish the song, with the proper dance-moves to accompany it...
I can't remember ever laughing harder than I did the first time I saw the dining room scene in Beetlejuice. It's not the funniest movie ever, but that just may be the funniest scene ever.
I can't listen to this without thinking of that scene from Beetlejuice!
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Art_Carnage wrote:
Did you guys in the US get the stop motion short to the Stan Freeburg version with the Dylan Rabbit as the bongo player and a sort of Speedy Gonzales mouse as the TOO LOUD singer?
Still cracks me up hearing this song 'cause that is what I see - like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyn4KJzbL3c
Though the original was in clay-mation and a lot older than that as those Blue Peter presenters are long after I went to work.
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YOU'RE TOO LOUD, MAN! And don't sing about spiders, man! Like, I don't dig spiders.
Did you guys in the US get the stop motion short to the Stan Freeburg version with the Dylan Rabbit as the bongo player and a sort of Speedy Gonzales mouse as the TOO LOUD singer?
Still cracks me up hearing this song 'cause that is what I see - like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyn4KJzbL3c
Though the original was in clay-mation and a lot older than that as those Blue Peter presenters are long after I went to work.
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This is one of those songs you only need 0.7 seconds intro of, to be able to remember the whole song. Once in a while, I like it! This was such a time ![{#Good-vibes} {#Good-vibes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/good-vibes.gif)
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My sister was so in love with this man. She probably still is.
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keller1 wrote:
Belafonte was 1956, Gotye 2006, so you have some space/time continuum issues there.
And the grooves are entirely different from each other.
Other than that, yer right on the mark.
So you're saying it's exactly nothing alike!![{#Stupid} {#Stupid}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_stupid.gif)
Belafonte was 1956, Gotye 2006, so you have some space/time continuum issues there.
And the grooves are entirely different from each other.
Other than that, yer right on the mark.
So you're saying it's exactly nothing alike!
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