NEW YORK CITY — Irving Burgie, a singer and songwriter who penned lyrics for the classic tune, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” which was made famous by Harry Belafonte, has died, his son said. He was ...
CNN — Irving Burgie, a singer and songwriter who penned lyrics for the classic tune, "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)," which was made famous by Harry Belafonte, has died, his son said. He was 95. Burgie ...
The Brooklyn-born Burgie studied at Juilliard and co-wrote many of the songs on Harry Belafonte's breakthrough album, Calypso, including his... Irving Burgie, Songwriter Who Helped Bring Calypso To ...
Irving Burgie, a singer and songwriter who penned lyrics for the classic tune, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” which was made famous by Harry Belafonte, has died, his son said. He was 95. Burgie died ...