Da Coconut Nut
1991 song by Ryan Cayabyab
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"Da Coconut Nut" is a song composed by Filipino national artist Ryan Cayabyab for the band Smokey Mountain in 1991.[1][2][3]
| "Da Coconut Nut" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Smokey Mountain | |
| from the album Paraiso | |
| Genre | Novelty |
| Length | 3:37 |
| Label | BMG, Musiko |
| Songwriter | Ryan Cayabyab |
| Producer | Ryan Cayabyab |
Composition
The song's lyrics describe the uses of the different parts of a coconut tree. Cayabyab, in an interview with ABS-CBN, said that the song was composed in the novelty style popularized by Yoyoy Villame, whom at times the song was incorrectly attributed to.[4] The song borrows some melodies from Guy Lombardo's 1944 recording of "It's Love-Love-Love".[citation needed]
Performance
The song became part of the concert programs of choirs in the United States after a deal in July 2008 allowed its publication in the choral arrangement in Randy Stenson's Santa Barbara Music Publishing of California catalogue and performed in the American Choral Directors National Convention.[4] Stenson first heard the song performed by a Hawaiian choir.[5] Cayabyab claimed that the song became popular among American choirs ever since.[6]
In July 2017, when a video of the Baylor University School of Music Men's Choir performing the song before crew and passengers in an Emirates plane cabin became popular,[1] the choir stated that it had been singing the song since 2010.[4][7]
The song has been licensed for use for promotions featuring the coconut-based Malibu rum.[8]
Reception
Khmer Times described the song as a "whimsical Filipino piece."[9] Philippine Daily Inquirer editor Rito Asilo characterized the song as a "wackily irreverent novelty hit".[10] When the song was performed during Barack Obama's visit to the Philippines, Rappler described the song as a "classic ditty".[11]
Bini version
| "Da Coconut Nut" | ||||
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| Single by Bini | ||||
| Released | November 20, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | Star | |||
| Songwriter | Ryan Cayabyab | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Da Coconut Nut" on YouTube | ||||
"Da Coconut Nut" was covered by Filipino girl group Bini as their pre-debut single. It was released on November 20, 2020 as a digital single by Star Music.[12] The single was intended to pay homage to Ryan Cayabyab.[13]