Song: Harry Belafonte - Day-o (Banana Boat Song) Movie: Beetlejuice (1988)Watch FULL HD 1080p version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5lIEcbXpMLyrics:Day-o, Day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayMe say day, me say day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and me wan' go home Work all night on a drink a' rumDaylight come and me wan' go homeStack banana till the mornin' comeDaylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me bananaDaylight come and me wan' go homeCome, Mister tally man, tally me bananaDaylight come and me wan' go home Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH!Daylight come and me wan' go homeSix foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH!Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayDaylight come and me wan' go home A beautiful bunch a' ripe bananaDaylight come and me wan' go homeHide the deadly black tarantulaDaylight come and me wan' go home Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH!Glenn Shadix , Rest in Peace He attended schools in Texas, USA and in Canada. [29], In February 2021, Green made his first appearance on The Howard Stern Show in over five years. The trial took place in New Orleans and the Dixie Cups were represented by well-known music attorney Oren Warshavsky before Senior Federal Judge Peter Beer. In the end, he stated, "I don't even know if I really am getting my just dues. New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John covered "Iko Iko" in 1972 for his fifth studio album Dr. John's Gumbo. In 2009, a version based on the Dixie Cups' was used in an ad for Lipton Rainforest Alliance Ice Tea. Beetlejuice (1988)set to Harry Belafonte Jump In The Line(1961)Lyrics:Shake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake your body lineShake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake it al. "Iko Iko" became an international hit again twice more, the first being the Belle Stars in June 1982 and again with Captain Jack in 2001. more , Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr. (born November 21, 1940), better known by the stage name Dr. John (also Dr. John Creaux, or Dr. John the Night Tripper), is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, whose music combines blues, pop, jazz as well as zydeco, boogie woogie and rock and roll. The most successful charting version in the UK was recorded by Scottish singer Natasha England who took her 1982 version into the top 10. All our love made our king be born [10] Although the Dixie Cups denied that the two compositions were similar, the lawsuit resulted in a settlement in 1967 with Crawford making no claim to authorship or ownership of "Iko Iko",[11] but being credited 25% for public performances, such as on radio, of "Iko Iko" in the United States. PDF I betcha five dollars he'll kill you dead Jock-a-mo fee na-n Talkin' 'bout, Hey now! Small Jam] Justin Wellington 3 years ago Reggae 456K 7,784 241 Justin Wellington 734 40 Report Follow Justin Wellington and others on SoundCloud. Jockamo means 'jester' in the old myth. An electronic band consisting of Chris Martin, Dan Keeling and Kirk Degiorgio. Their song is in the opening scene of the 1988 film. [25], In June 2008, film director Michael Bay intended for Green to cameo in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), but Green reportedly was difficult to direct and so Bay opted not to have him appear. The track was released by Sony Music UK on June 3, 2019, and started to gain popularity in 2021 after it went viral on social platform TikTok. https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/915495/Dr.+John/Iko+Iko. Lyrics.com. A workprint of the film surfaced with some added/alternate scenes. - My grand-ma told Your grand-ma: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."-- Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! And now we're shinin' bright like diamonds. [27], Green's likeness is a popular internet meme called a "reaction image Macro". Chokma finha an dan dy This version of the film runs around 2 minutes shorter than the theater release, has a few extra scenes and is missing some others, is in black and white, and has a time-code on the bottom. Liki, liki ! [3] He has worked with many Papua New Guinea artists such as AK-47, Tattz from NakaBlood, Jokema and O-Shen, Robbie T, Mekere Crew, Steven M, Gravity, DJ Travy etc. [20][22] Initially, Stern was unable to broadcast this recording on his Sirius Satellite Radio program because CBS Radio owned the copyright to all of Stern's shows from K-Rock. Iko Iko Lyrics My grand-ma and your grand-ma were Sit-tin' by the fire. Crawford set phrases chanted by Mardi Gras Indians to music for the song. Finally there is an extra 2 minute scene at the end were we see Lydia riding her bike home from school and her parents talking to Jane on the phone telling her they do not want to sell the house. Crawford himself states that he has no idea what the words mean, and that he originally sang the phrase "Chock-a-mo", but the title was misheard by Chess Records and Checker Records president Leonard Chess, who misspelled it as "Jock-a-mo" for the record's release. Like the rhythms of a toy factory, the tempo hurtles forward: "The Fly" is industrious and exhilarating, while "The Incantation" sounds like acid-damaged . The song first became popular in 1965 by the girl group the Dixie Cups, who scored an international hit with "Iko Iko". Jane tries to tell Adam about the offer she received for his house; Adam tells Barbara he needs to head into town. The Belle Stars version was also included in the 1997 film Knockin' on Heaven's Door[25] and The Hangover in 2009. Justin Wellington sometimes also known by the initials JW (born January 11, 1978) is a Papua New Guinean singer [1] presenting a blend of pop, reggae, R&B, dancehall and island music. Listen, listen at the back [93] Jakamo Fi Na Ye is also, whether coincidentally or not, the phrase "The black cat is here" in Bambara, a West African Manding language. Beetlejuice Edit Day-O Traditional, lyrics by William A. Attaway and Irving Burgie [Incorrectly credited as written by William A. Attaway & Irving Burgie (as Lord Burgess)] Performed by Harry Belafonte Courtesy of RCA Records Man Smart, Woman Smarter Written by Norman Span Performed by Harry Belafonte Courtesy of RCA Records The Dixie Cups had learned "Iko, Iko" from hearing the Hawkins sisters' grandmother sing it,[4] but they knew little about the origin of the song and so the original authorship credit went to the members, Barbara Ann Hawkins, her sister Rosa Lee Hawkins, and their cousin Joan Marie Johnson. (Hey now) I-ko, I-ko, un-day Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-n, Jock-a-mo fee na-n My flag boy and your flag boy Were sit-tin' by the fire. 1. After the Dixie Cups version of "Iko Iko" was a hit in 1965, they and their record label, Red Bird Records, were sued by James Crawford, who claimed that "Iko Iko" was the same as his composition "Jock-a-mo". The song first became popular in 1965 by girl group The Dixie Cups, who scored an international hit with "Iko Iko". Lester Green (born June 2, 1968),[2] better known as Beetlejuice, is an American entertainer and actor. The Geffen Company logo is accompanied by a ghoulish version of the Banana Boat song (sung by the film's composer. I was just trying to write a catchy song. Interviewer: Listeners wonder what 'Jock-A-Mo' means. Jock-A-Mo Lyrics [Intro] Iko, iko Iko iko an de Jock-a-mo fee lo an da de Jock-a-mo fee na ne [Verse 1] Oh, my spyboy met your spyboy Sittin' by the fire My spyboy told your spyboy "I'm. Also in the group were Professor Longhair on piano, Jake Myles, Big Boy Myles, Irv Bannister on guitar, and Eugene 'Bones' Jones on drums. Another member of Stern's Wack Pack, Matthew McGrory, also appeared alongside Green. It was produced by Jerry Wexler and Harold Battiste. "Secrets of Voodoo", San Francisco:City Lights Books, (1985 English translation of 1953 French edition), James "Sugar Boy" Crawford and his Cane Cutters, "BackTalk with James "Sugar Boy" Crawford", "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada", "Iko Iko. The Dixie Cups filed a lawsuit against Joe Jones. Talkin' 'bout hey now (hey now), hey now (hey now) Iko Iko a nae (whoa) Chakimo fina a na nae, chakimo fina nae (Lemme take it from here) Solomon girl, straight up right hoochie mama Make we party non-stop in a island banda Swing those hips and back it up to me ragga A chance fi party ladies, do the Dougie Dougie I'm jammin' island reggae . [17] A remix of the single was released in 2007, and Natasha's version enjoyed a resurgence in 2014 when it was included on the soundtrack to the highest-grossing Italian film of 2014, A Boss in the Living Room (Un Boss in Salotto).[18]. This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house.This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house.This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house. It was covered by Cowboy Mouth featuring the Bonerama Horns, Andy Lee Lang, Natasha [GB], Robin Sylar and other artists. Linguists and historians have proposed a variety of origins for the seemingly nonsensical chorus, suggesting that the words may come from a melange of cultures. There is a small score played when Adam and Barbara return home from the first visit to the other side. Jacouman urges it; we will wait. [citation needed]. Justin Wellington's adapted version of the song as "Iko Iko (My Bestie)", which he actually released featuring Solomon Islands group Small Jam in 2017. "An Informal History of Bubblegum Music". The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. [5] The Dixie Cups scored an international hit single with "Iko Iko" in May 1965 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart where their version peaked at number 20 and spent 10 weeks on the Top 100. Aunque este apelativo solo es por estar en boca de todos actualmente, porque se trata de un tema que tiene ni ms. Liste des titres . Papa Ogou Jacoumon, [6] The song also charted at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 20 on the R&B Chart. Jock a mo fee no ai na ney. Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Main Titles - From "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Travel Music - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Book! Dr. John performed the song during halftime of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans and again in 2014. [91] In Mobilian Jargon, okma fehna (interpreted as jockomo feeno) was a commonly used phrase, meaning 'very good'. [10], Green made his debut on The Howard Stern Show on July 14, 1999, making an appearance with Frank "Third Degree" Burns, another midget, while Rooney was promoting his dwarf tossing business. - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Laughs - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Wedding - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Aftermath - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, End Credits - From "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Jump In Line (Shake, Shake Seora) - Beetlejuice/Soundtrack Version. Bande originale de Danny Elfman Sortie 7 juin 1988 Dure 36:18 Compositeur Danny Elfman Producteur Danny Elfman Steve Bartek Label Geffen Records Albums de Danny Elfman Midnight Run (1988) Batman (1989) modifier Beetlejuice - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack est la bande originale , distribu par Geffen Records , du film Beetlejuice ralis par Tim Burton en 1988 . Yaquimo, he has also noted, was a common name among the Tano inhabitants of Haiti in the early years of the slave trade. [13], In 2000, Stern was invited to the 17th AVN Awards to receive an honorary exclusive achievement award which he sent Green to receive for him. Released as a single in March 1972 on Atco Records, his version of the song charted at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. An interpretation in Louisiana Creole French is: The original music video uses the 1989 remix which samples Woo! Iko Iko est une chanson de La Nouvelle-Orlans qui raconte la confrontation des parades de deux tribus d'Indiens de Mardi gras. "Iko Iko" became an international hit again twice more, the first being the Belle Stars in June 1982 and again with Captain Jack in 2001. This version has 4 major differences: In the UK, a version recorded by Scottish singer Natasha England in 1982 made it to the top 10. ida n de The film ends with a final exterior shot of the house. Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web! Now here is another that is mostly thought to be just a single phrase that is actually 4 different phrases with . - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, In The Model - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Juno's Theme - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Beetle-Snake - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Flier / Lydia's Pep Talk - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Incantation - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Lydia Strikes A Bargain - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Showtime! [12] Joe Jones successfully licensed "Iko Iko" outside of North America. This same version was also used on the soundtrack of the 2005 film The Skeleton Key. Hey now ! [26] In 2009, Green was featured in his own five-episode reality television show entitled This is Beetle on the Howard TV. 1676. The song also charted highly in Ireland, Israel and New Zealand. Comedy Fantasy Horror This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house. There is an added scene were Lydia is developing the pictures she took of Adam and Barbra. Alternate scene: Con un nombre de lo ms curioso se presenta la ms reciente de ellas, Iko Iko. What does it mean? The song, under the original title "Jock-A-Mo", was written and released in 1953 as a single by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford and his Cane Cutters but it failed to make the charts. Grab your shoes then we'll two by two. "Iko Iko" lyrics The Dixie Cups Lyrics "Iko Iko" My grandma and your grandma Were sittin' by the fire My grandma told your grandma "I'm gonna set your flag on fire" Talkin' 'bout Hey now (hey now) Hey now (hey now) Iko, Iko, an day (oh) Jocomo fee no an dan day Jocomo fee nan nay Look at my king All dressed in red Iko, Iko, an day . [3] He has also appeared in such feature films as Bubble Boy (2001) and Scary Movie 2 (2001). As a result, the cover was released by Sony Music UK on June 3, 2019, and started to gain international popularity in 2021. Ogou Shalodeh. I travel quite extensively. Iko Iko a nae Chakimo fina a na nae, chakimo fina nae A keia mamang gwele, step on the dancin' floor Hips be windin', DJ rewindin', take it to the island way Keio, baby mama, put on your dancin' shoes One drop it, pop it low now, take it to the max now Jammin' the small jam way Jammin' the small jam way My bestie and your bestie dancin' by the fire Lloyd Price just added music to it and it became a hit. I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU'RE TALKING TO A DEAD GUY NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK? After their hit with \"Chapel of Love\", The Dixie Cups went on to release a number of hits including, \"People Say\" and \"You Should Have Seen the Way he Looked at Me\", continuing their success.\"Iko Iko\" tells the story of a parade collision between the \"tribes\" of Mardi Gras Indians and the traditional confrontation. 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