Michiko Hamamura
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Michiko Hamamura (浜村 美智子, Hamamura Michiko; born October 3, 1938 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese singer and actress. She was known as the "Banana Boat Girl" after she recorded a bilingual 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]
References
- ^ "Untamed!" Time, May 27, 1957
- ^ Discogs – Michiko Hamamura – Michiko
- ^ Popsike – RARE Japanese Pop LP MICHIKO HAMAMURA Waray Waray DIAMOND HK Cheesecake Sexy
- ^ Apple Music – Michiko Hamamura and The Bright Rhythm Boys of Tokyo