Coconut Music Videos

Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett – It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,’ performed by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett, hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs in 2003. This catchy tune justifies sipping cocktails any time because, hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! A global party anthem, it’s celebrated by millions ready to shout, ‘It’s time to party!’ Written by Jim ‘Moose’ Brown and Don Rollins, this song is your ultimate excuse for Happy Hour

“I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” Rare – Merv Griffin

Check out this rare recording of Merv Griffin performing “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” on the Freddy Martin TV Show way back in 1949. I love Merv Griffin’s hand movements and facial expressions. Watch when Merv gets so excited as he says, “They’re lovely!” Haha! My favorite part! (The words for the “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” are at the bottom of this page.

I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts – Billy Cotton Bandshow

The Billy Cotton Band Show was a Sunday lunchtime radio delight on the BBC Light Programme from 1949 to 1968. Band leader Billy Cotton, a boisterous Cockney, kicked off each show with the exuberant cry “Wakey-Wake-aaaay!” and the band’s jaunty tune “Somebody Stole My Gal.” One unforgettable afternoon, Billy belted out a wakey version of the legendary “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts.” It was a coconutty carnival of absurd fun!

Banana Boat Song – Day-O From The “Beetlejuice Juice Song”

The “Banana Boat Song (Day-O)” song is a traditional Jamaican folk song made famous by Harry Belafonte. It features prominently in the 1988 comedy-horror film “Beetlejuice,” starring Winona Ryder and directed by Tim Burton. In the movie, the song is used in a memorable dinner scene where the characters, possessed by ghosts, perform a spontaneous and surreal rendition of the song, leading to a chaotic yet hilarious dance sequence. The song is one of the most iconic scenes in movie history

Harry Belafonte & Nat King Cole “Mama look a boo-boo”

Catch this rare gem of Harry Belafonte and Nat King Cole’s duet “Mama Look a Boo-Boo” song from 1957! Hot on the heels of “The Banana Boat Song,” Belafonte’s comedic hit “Mama Look at Bubu” (aka “Mama Look a Boo-Boo”) was originally recorded by Lord Melody in 1955. With a playful jab at naughty kids, it hilariously climbed to number 11 on the pop charts. Tune in for a chuckle and some musical mischief!

Brother Noland – Coconut Girl

Brother Noland, the maestro of Hawaiian music and slack-key guitar, is famously dubbed the “Father of Jawaiian music” (a Hawaiian form of reggae). His hit the “Coconut Girl” song featured on the “Pineapple Express” soundtrack is a tropical delight! Teaming up with Richard Pi’ilani Miguel, Vergel Jepas, and Fred Lee, Noland released “Coconut Girl” on the 1983 LP “Pacific Bad Boy,” creating Hawaii’s first big Jamaican crossover hit and reshaping local music.

Banana Boat Song by Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte’s “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” was a smash hit in 1956, featured on his album “Calypso,” which was the first to sell over a million copies. The song, with its catchy call-and-response about dock workers tallying bananas, became a cultural icon, especially after its memorable use in the 1988 film “Beetlejuice.” “Day-O” reached #5 on the Billboard charts in 1957 and later became Belafonte’s signature song.

Beetlejuice – Shake Shake Shake Senora

Get ready to laugh out loud at this zany “Beetlejuice” clip featuring Harry Belafonte’s tropical hit “Jump in the Line” song (Shake, Senora). In this classic scene, ghostly mischief turns dinner into an uproarious conga line to “Day-O.” With spontaneous dance moves, table antics, and a shrimp cocktail that hilariously grabs faces, it’s a calypso carnival of chaos! “Beetlejuice” (1988) stars Alec Baldwin, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton.

Jeffrey Sings Performs The “Coconut Woman” Song

Here’s a cartoon rendition of the ‘Coconut Woman’ song covered by Jeffrey Sings! Fun for kids, watch animated jungle animals groove and sing in a musical celebration. ‘Coconut Woman’ was a global hit introduced in 1957 by none other than Harry Belafonte. Join the jungle jamboree and enjoy the coconuts, melodies, and wild antics!

Harry Nilsson – Coconut (1971) “Put The Lime In The Coconut”

‘Put The Lime In The Coconut’ song performed by the brilliant the Harry Nilsson, an underrated singer/songwriter, hit #8 on the Billboard charts in 1972. Nilsson, The Beatles’ favorite American singer, was known for epic parties—Paul said a night with Harry meant three days gone! This playful rendition mocks the absurdity of putting a lime in a coconut and is sure to make you smile.

Monty Python Coconuts Migrate With The Swallow

In ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ the ‘Unburdened Swallow’ skit dives into a hilariously absurd debate on whether swallows could transport coconuts to Britain. King Arthur finds himself arguing with castle guards about how he got tropical coconuts in a temperate land. The kicker? The iconic horse sounds are made by clanging coconut shells together! It’s pure Monty Python brilliance.

The Lion King Movie – I’ve Got A Lovely Bunch Coconut Song Scene

Yet another rendition or the “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” song in Disney’s 2019 hit animation called “The Lion King.” It is a delightfully wacky tune from 1944 by Fred Heatherton, celebrating the coconut shy at funfairs. Known globally and irresistibly fun to sing, it even pops up in Disney’s “The Lion King,” with Rowan Atkinson crooning. This catchy ditty makes you want to chuck a ball and win a coconut—because who doesn’t love a little coconut chaos?

Coconut Telegraph Song (LIVE) by Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band play “Coconut Telegraph” live at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA on 6/28/2007. Coconut Telegraph is the tenth studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The Coconut Telegraph Album was Jimmy Buffetts was Jimmy Buffett’s tenth studio album and also featured the mega hit “Stars Fell on Alabama.” It was released in February 1981 as MCA 5169 and was produced by Norbert Putnam. (Read More). 
A little unknown fact about the origins of the song “Coconut Telegraph”.  Way back, Caribbean islanders actually coded messages into coconuts, passing them through coconut traders, a fact Buffett learned from a Bahamian fisherman. Plus, the song’s ‘Captain Tony’ shoutout refers to Key West icon Captain Tony Tarracino, a pirate-esque Buffett mentor who ran the famed Captain Tony’s Saloon.“

Jimmy Buffett “Last Mango in Paris” LIVE in Key West, Florida

Live from Key West, Coconut Head Jimmy Buffett surprised over 3,500 “Parrot Head” fans during the 20th annual Key West “Margaritaville” celebration. Jimmy sang tropical hits including “A Pirate Looks at Forty” and “The Last Mango in Paradise.” The performance took place on Key West’s Duval Street on November 4, 2011. Jimmy Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty” song (1974) is one of his most introspective and autobiographical songs, blending his love for the sea with wistful reflections on aging. Buffett based the song on Phil Clark, a legendary Key West pot smuggler and storyteller who once joked, “I’m just a pirate born two hundred years too late.” Buffett wrote the lyrics on a bar napkin during a flight from Miami to San Francisco, mixing Clark’s wild tales of the high seas and Buffett’s own adventures. And as for the mega hit song “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” well, let’s just say, it’s always five o’clock in Margaritaville and Parrot Heads are still singing “A Pirate Looks at Forty”

Coconut Dance & Limbo Dance Video by David Hasselhoff

The  “Do The Limbo Dance” song is performed by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff. The song was released in July 1991 and was the lead single on Hasselhoff’s fifth album called “David” (1991). The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 in Austria. The Do The Limbo Dance song was produced by Jack White and written by him and Charles Blackwell. Read More

Jamaica Farewell Video: An Original By Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte performed the “Jamaica Farewell” song on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. The song originally appeared on his album “Calypso,” released the same year, swiftly climbing to number 14 on the Billboard Pop chart. “Jamaica Farewell,” a renowned Jamaican-style folk song, was penned by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie) and celebrates the enchanting women of the West Indian Islands with its beautifully crafted lyrics.

Jamaica Farewell by Harry Belafonte (Views of Kingston)

This rendition of Harry Belafonte’s ‘Jamaica Farewell’ offers a delightful, laid-back Caribbean vibe. It draws inspiration from Don Williams’ slower, country-style version of the song. Synonymous with songs from Jamaica, the melody is based on the Bahamian folk song “Iron Bar”, which Belafonte adapted after hearing it from calypso singer Irving Burgie (who co-wrote the lyrics). Pee-wee Herman, The Muppets, and even Kermit the Frog also recorded quirky renditions. Despite Belafonte’s fame, wealth, and allure to women, his true legacy lies in his commitment to social causes. He was a pioneer in advocating for the human condition, earning him the title of a “True American Hero”!!!

Jimmy Buffett Plays Surprise Key West Concert for ‘Parrot Head’ Fans (A Pirate Looks at 40)

Live from Key West, Coconut Head Jimmy Buffett surprised over 3,500 “Parrot Head” fans during the 20th annual Key West “Margaritaville” celebration. Jimmy sang tropical hits including “A Pirate Looks at Forty” and “The Last Mango in Paradise.” The performance took place on Key West’s Duval Street on November 4, 2011. Jimmy Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty” song (1974) is one of his most introspective and autobiographical songs, blending his love for the sea with wistful reflections on aging. Buffett based the song on Phil Clark, a legendary Key West pot smuggler and storyteller who once joked, “I’m just a pirate born two hundred years too late.” Buffett wrote the lyrics on a bar napkin during a flight from Miami to San Francisco, mixing Clark’s wild tales of the high seas and Buffett’s own adventures. And as for the mega hit song “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” well, let’s just say, it’s always five o’clock in Margaritaville and Parrot Heads are still singing “A Pirate Looks at Forty”

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Kid Creole & the Coconuts Band Performing “My Male Curiosity”

Here’s performer Kid Creole (real name: August Darnell) and the Coconuts performing “My Male Curiosity” from the 1984 film “Against All Odds.” Known for their eclectic fusion of Latin, jazz, and disco, this band delivers a unique sound and vibrant energy. The song blends satire, cabaret, and tropical funk and is a flirtatious take on romantic tension, sung from a female perspective (The Coconuts were female vocalists). Enjoy this electrifying performance from one of the most stylish and theatrical bands of the ’80s!

Michael McCloud singing “Tourist Town Bar in Key West”

Michael McCloud singing ‘Tourist Town Bar’ live in Key West! A local legend, McCloud has been entertaining at the Schooner Wharf Bar for years. This song captures the quirky, vibrant spirit of our island, where every night is a new adventure and coconuts are always in sight. Singer-songwriter Michael McCloud (a Key West icon since the 1970s) made “Tourist Town Bar” the unofficial theme of Duval Street. The song—a wry, twangy ode to dive-bar survival song mocks keywest tourists, spring breakers, and snowbirds from the bar “Schooner Wharf Bar”. If you want a laugh, read the lyrics below: