Michiko Hamamura Explained

is a Japanese singer and actress. She was known as the "Banana Boat Girl" after she recorded a bi-lingual cover of the "Banana Boat Song"[1]

Career

Her Waray Waray LP was issued on Diamond LP-1002 in 1960 / 1961. It was credited to Michiko Hamamura & The Bright Rhythm Boys of Tokyo. The instrumental backing was by Cesar Velasco and his Society Orchestra.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20090511084850/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,824886,00.html Time Magazine Monday, May. 27, 1957
  2. Discogs - Michiko Hamamura – Michiko
  3. Popsike - RARE Japanese Pop LP MICHIKO HAMAMURA Waray Waray DIAMOND HK Cheesecake Sexy
  4. Apple Music - Michiko Hamamura And The Bright Rhythm Boys Of Tokyo