Harry Belafonte - Day-O (Banana Boat Song) (1956) "Day-O (Banana Boat Song)," performed by Harry Belafonte in the 1950s, is a vivid portrayal of Caribbean life and culture. This traditional Jamaican folk song, with its infectious rhythm and memorable chorus, quickly resonated with audiences globally, becoming an emblem of the era's musical landscape. Belafonte's rendition tells the story of Jamaican dock workers loading bananas at night, longing for the dawn to mark the end of their shift. The c