In the 1940s some radio stations apparently didn't play this song because it mentioned rum in the title. If that wasn't bad enough the lyrics allude to prostitution. Guess it goes to show rock, pop, rap, hip hop or whatever didn't invent controversial music. Also it is good to point out the tropics had songs way before Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffett. So let's put some rum and Coco-Cola together and take a listen.
The lyric written by Lord Invader and here is his version.....
Well this a Battle of the Bands. I play an original pick a couple of covers. You listen and tell me which cover you like the best in the comments. In a week or so, I count up your votes and announce a winner in a new post.
Harry Belafonte
The Andrews Sisters
So who is going to win Harry or the Sisters? Let me know in the comments. Stay tuned I will be back with another post soon!
