Michiko Hamamura

Japanese singer and actress
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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 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]

References

  1. ^ 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

External links

  • Michiko Hamamura at IMDb
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