tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post2832639398708415605..comments2024-01-31T15:53:16.951+10:00Comments on PopArchives: The Blog: The Juanita Banana phenomenonLyn Nuttallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-39194181945040386812021-07-26T07:15:22.491+10:002021-07-26T07:15:22.491+10:00Not the same group. One of dozens of cover version...Not the same group. One of dozens of cover versions & remakes. Phil has a big list + audio here: http://www.philxmilstein.com/probe/08.htm (go down to Session 384) <br />Thanks. Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-48073649229457123002021-07-26T05:19:50.392+10:002021-07-26T05:19:50.392+10:00Are The Peels the same group as The Hills or did t...Are The Peels the same group as The Hills or did they just happened to record Juanita Banana and Fun at the same time ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08727733973308653042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-80807184183797411962018-01-10T08:40:14.190+10:002018-01-10T08:40:14.190+10:00In the summer of 1966 I was living in Spain. "...In the summer of 1966 I was living in Spain. "Juanita Banana" was playing on speakers everywhere, and it seemed as though everyone was singing "Juanita Banana, la-la-la" for laughs. It's still stuck in my head though I doubt I've heard it in the 50 years since then. I didn't pay attention to the verse lyrics but vaguely remember their being in Spanish. Maybe not, since I don't see any Spanish-language covers listed that early.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034634859678437796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-40109073830068588972017-06-02T07:33:56.165+10:002017-06-02T07:33:56.165+10:00One more version to add to the list: Terry Scott, ...One more version to add to the list: Terry Scott, the English comedian. It's actually pretty good; he does the narration and the father's part as if he wrote them; doesn't sound like a cover. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-71882080734549979772017-05-18T11:20:42.955+10:002017-05-18T11:20:42.955+10:00Paul, thank you, that is full of interest (and a p...Paul, thank you, that is full of interest (and a pretty good song as well). It would be great to bring together information about Tash and publish his story in a blog post or Wikipedia article or both. I'm not sure I'm up to it at the moment, as I'd have to do a lot more research, but it's something to keep in mind.Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-15730552750545537432017-05-16T11:52:56.196+10:002017-05-16T11:52:56.196+10:00Just doubling back here with a link (free) to Plea...Just doubling back here with a link (free) to <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/paullevinson/song/27985856-please-dont-cry-little-dove-1966" rel="nofollow">Please Don't Cry Little Dove</a>. It was recorded in 1966 by my vocal group, The New Outlook. We walked into Tash's office in the Brill Building one day, and sang this and a few other songs. Tash thought a Happenings kind of song could sell. He brought us into the studio, and we recorded this. Tash showed it around - nothing much happened. (I wrote the lyrics, Stu Nitekman the music; Stu is singing lead, and I'm singing falsetto.)<br />Paul Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609987407926836519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-86328669703766266292016-08-20T21:52:43.661+10:002016-08-20T21:52:43.661+10:00Laurie Records discography of The Mountain Man [Ha...Laurie Records discography of The Mountain Man [Harold Swart, lead singer of The Peels] <br /><br />The Mountain Man<br />LAURIE 3296<br />1965<br />The Thaw (Murray Kenton - Tash Howard) / Put Out The Flame (Murray Kenton - Tash Howard) <br /><br />Both sides produced by Tash Howard & Herb Bernstein and arranged by Herb Bernstein.<br /><br />The writers are the same as for "Juanita Banana". <br /><br />Herb Bernstein is a well-known producer, arranger and conductor who has worked with many big names since the 1960s.Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-44201149778058830772016-08-19T18:28:17.163+10:002016-08-19T18:28:17.163+10:00PS I've updated the email address on my profil...PS I've updated the email address on my profile page so if you want to email me it should work now.Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-33201220262812517852016-08-19T18:09:54.576+10:002016-08-19T18:09:54.576+10:00Kaya, thank you for your fascinating comment which...Kaya, thank you for your fascinating comment which adds more details to the story. Marvellous to have that background on your father. <br /><br />I wrote the post some 8 years ago and it has attracted more reaction than anything else I've written. The comments section has become a supplementary history of the song and its participants. Time I wrote an update. <br /><br />As to details about the band, I don't know anything else apart from what is here. I assumed The Peels were a studio band, brought together for the session, but I could be wrong. <br /><br />I hope you can add any other details you come across, and I'll do the same. <br /><br />- LynLyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-46413105816124794662016-08-19T17:26:41.033+10:002016-08-19T17:26:41.033+10:00My father, Harold Swart, who passed away last year...My father, Harold Swart, who passed away last year (October, 2015) was the male singer on the actual Peels single of Juanita Banana. He was an extraordinary soul singer and felt demeaned by the "novelty" song career he was getting into. He got signed later by Dion DiMucci's manager and added to the Laurie Records label as "Mountain Man". His friends told me he had numerous brushes with success in music but would self sabotage (not through any kind of substance abuse, but apparently some kind of fear of success.)<br />I, and my brothers and sister would love to know more about the album and the song, and any band experiences if any of the surviving members are still living. Here's a photo of the Peels from discogs. That's my pop Harold Swart on the right.<br />https://www.discogs.com/artist/312008-The-PeelsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944541907366195804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-11455934449575048562014-01-11T05:52:16.551+10:002014-01-11T05:52:16.551+10:00Another version for the list: Moacyr Franco in Bra...Another version for the list: Moacyr Franco in Brazil, 1966. Lyrics in Portuguese (with fake Spanish accent and sprinkled Spanish words) more or less closely matching The Peels' English version. I was a little boy back then, but loved the song - it was funny...<br /><br />Franco was a popular singer at the time and while I don't have chart information, I remember it was successful enough for the song to be very well known among that generation. His version can be heard at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ7WVE5kC-o .<br /><br />Some years later (early 1970s, possibly), Brazilian actress and singer Norma Suely also recorded a version, but she sang The Peels' version in English. This version was not successful.Goytánoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-89200897686032399622013-06-09T16:53:22.278+10:002013-06-09T16:53:22.278+10:00Danke!Danke!Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-36793720373542886832013-06-07T22:42:44.132+10:002013-06-07T22:42:44.132+10:00Hello Everybody!
At my search for a cover version ...Hello Everybody!<br />At my search for a cover version of Juanita Banana I i found this obscure German Beat Band:<br /><br />The Rebels - Beat Hits Vol. 3<br /><br />Tracks: Hang On Sloopy / Dedicated Follower Of Fashion / Girl / Juanita Banana / Flamenco / Somebody Help Me / Norwegian Wood<br /><br />Here is a Link:<br />http://www.krautrockseite.de/kblnzbands-rebbels.htm<br /><br />Best wishes, Sascha from BerlinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-43211785049607124452012-11-29T05:23:25.094+10:002012-11-29T05:23:25.094+10:00Great background notes. Thanks. Great background notes. Thanks. Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-28578410532380711372012-11-26T08:03:23.265+10:002012-11-26T08:03:23.265+10:00I purchased the publisher of the song entitled, &q...I purchased the publisher of the song entitled, "Juanita Banana" in the year, 1990. In 1961, it was played on a piano and sung by two crazy guys when Tash Howard, publisher said, "This is a SONG"! Tash was solely responsible for the concept of the song & the final lyrics. The Chiquita Banana Company was given a chance to make it their "logo song", but turned it down. The title then changed to "Juanita Banana". It was originally thought of as a pure joke, but after the lyric was originally offered, a hit emerged .... Charlie Fox created the terrific arrangement under the condition that his name would NOT appear anywhere including the label. Charlie had some terrific success & didn't want to interfere with his newly-acquired top reputation... "Killing me Softly with Music" etc etc.. with this crazy novelty record. Tash co published the song, "Do it till your Satisfied" and more. Tash was also a much-loved music entrepreneur during his time in the business, 1961 to 1977. He tried to resurect Tiny Tim's Career. Tiny recorded, "Juanita Banana" but the master recording was never sold. G Knightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-12849376860998541242012-09-07T17:02:51.785+10:002012-09-07T17:02:51.785+10:00Thanks gustavo. I hadn't noticed those version...Thanks gustavo. I hadn't noticed those versions before but I see our friend Phil has them covered here: <a rel="nofollow">http://www.philxmilstein.com/probe/index.htm#session384</a>Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-69781922913178634282012-09-05T23:50:44.373+10:002012-09-05T23:50:44.373+10:00In México, this was a very popular song. The best ...In México, this was a very popular song. The best known version, was made by the group Los Hooligans in 1967. Also Manolo Muñoz (a great singer/actor) did a version of the song, and the rock group Los Yaki made a funny version on it(called 'Juanita la platanera'). Greetings: GZguszamorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00438096598928558965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-31284499239270500002012-08-20T01:05:23.713+10:002012-08-20T01:05:23.713+10:00.. if you wanna get 26 juanita bananas'version..... if you wanna get 26 juanita bananas'versions: go to<br />http://michaelvee.livejournal.com/34207.html<br /><br />(hope you'll enjoy)michael veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658999291720201432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-20639159571505306002011-08-26T22:12:52.078+10:002011-08-26T22:12:52.078+10:00Ah-ha! This scanned page from ABC (Madrid) gives t...Ah-ha! This scanned page from ABC (Madrid) gives the three names of the Peels: http://bit.ly/qapU3i<br /><br />Ignore the transcript below the scan. It mangles two of the names, but the page itself gives Gail Allan, Bill Spilka and Harvey Davis... and their ages (22, 25, 23). <br /><br />There are four people in the photo, though!Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-79039962797784800422011-08-26T22:00:35.575+10:002011-08-26T22:00:35.575+10:00That's great, Anonymous, thanks.
But how do ...That's great, Anonymous, thanks. <br /><br />But how do you know this? Tell us more, please!Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-68314470301719936172011-08-26T11:34:23.734+10:002011-08-26T11:34:23.734+10:00The Peels were:
Gail Allan, Bill Spilka and Harvey...The Peels were:<br />Gail Allan, Bill Spilka and Harvey Davis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-58078118953581327492011-08-26T11:32:33.275+10:002011-08-26T11:32:33.275+10:00The Peels consisted of:
Gail Allan, Bill Spilka an...The Peels consisted of:<br />Gail Allan, Bill Spilka and Harvey Davis. <br />WälzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-31095365269669535962011-04-21T09:48:34.089+10:002011-04-21T09:48:34.089+10:00Thanks. I like your Cheesybeats blog. I'll lin...Thanks. I like your Cheesybeats blog. I'll link to it.Lyn Nuttallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787764444828858061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-2542285821114508672011-04-20T09:17:09.873+10:002011-04-20T09:17:09.873+10:00Here's another version of Juanita Banana for t...Here's another version of Juanita Banana for the collection posted on my <a href="http://cheesybeats.blogspot.com/2011/04/ive-had-this-45-for-many-years.html" rel="nofollow">Cheesybeats blog</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for the informative post. I'd never realised there were so many versions of this song.Junk Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815834128251943035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089133.post-87517574218731106732011-01-30T16:43:05.764+10:002011-01-30T16:43:05.764+10:00Sad to find out about Tash Howard's early depa...Sad to find out about Tash Howard's early departure. He produced a song called "Please Don't Cry Little Dove" - I put it on my Spun Dreams LP, with a mention of Tash in the <a href="http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2011/01/spun-dreams.html" rel="nofollow">liner notes</a>.Paul Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609987407926836519noreply@blogger.com