Banana Boat Song
Shirley Bassey · All I Ever Wanted [2012]
Daylight come and he wan' go home
Day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and he wan' go home
Work all night on a drink a'rum
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Stack banana till thee morning come
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Come, Mr. Tally Mon, tally me banana
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Come, Mr. Tally Mon, tally me banana
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
It's six foot, seven foot, eight foot, BUNCH!
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, BUNCH!
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Day, he say day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
A beautiful bunch a'ripe banana
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Hide thee deadly black tarantula
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
It's six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Day, he say day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Come, Mr. Tally Mon, tally me banana
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Come, Mr. Tally Mon, tally me banana
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Day-o, day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and he wan' go home)
Banana Boat Song - Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey's rendition of the 'Banana Boat Song' stands as a definitive example of her mastery over the doo-wop and pop standards of the mid-20th century. While the original recording is famously associated with the 1962 film 'The Pink Panther,' Bassey's version, featured on her 2012 compilation 'All I Ever Wanted,' showcases her unique vocal power and dramatic flair. Her delivery transforms the song from a lighthearted novelty into a powerful, operatic statement, highlighting her ability to reinterpret classic material with gravitas. This recording reflects her broader discography, where she consistently delivered iconic performances that bridged the gap between Hollywood musicals and serious concert hall standards, cementing her legacy as one of the most distinctive voices in British music history.