Welcome to Opasings.com, where Opa shares his love for music and storytelling by breathing new life into classic and contemporary children’s songs. Today, we are thrilled to introduce a fun and whimsical tune that has been entertaining kids and adults alike for decades: “Banana Phone,” originally performed by Raffi.
“Banana Phone” was composed and first recorded by Raffi Cavoukian, a Canadian singer-songwriter and children’s entertainer, in 1994. Known simply as Raffi, he has been a beloved figure in children’s music since the late 1970s. With his unique ability to engage young audiences, Raffi has released a multitude of albums filled with songs that are both educational and entertaining. “Banana Phone” quickly became one of his most popular and enduring hits, thanks to its catchy melody, playful lyrics, and lighthearted theme.
The song uses the concept of a banana as a telephone to create a fun and imaginative world, inviting children to engage their creativity while singing and dancing along. Over the years, “Banana Phone” has gained a significant following not only among children but also among adults who fondly remember the tune from their own childhoods.
Opa’s performance of “Banana Phone” on Opasings.com brings this infectious song to life with energy, humor, and a sense of joy that is sure to resonate with listeners of all ages. His rendition captures the spirit of Raffi’s original while adding his own unique flair, making it a delightful addition to his repertoire.
So gather your little ones, or simply your inner child, and get ready to sing, dance, and laugh along with Opa as he performs “Banana Phone.” This amusing and imaginative song is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and brighten your day!
Lyrics
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring banana phone
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring banana phone
I’ve got this feeling, so appealing
For us to Get together and sing. Sing!
Ring ring ring ring
ring ring ring banana phone
Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding donana phone
It grows in bunches, I’ve got my hunches
It’s the best! Beats the rest
Cellular, modular, interactivodular
Ring ring ring ring
ring ring ring banana phone
Boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop
Ping pong ping pong ping pong ping panana phone
It’s no Bologna, it ain’t a phony
My cellular bananular phone
Don’t need
quarters, don’t need dimes
To call a friend of mine
Don’t need computer or TV
To have a real good time!
I’ll call for pizza. I’ll call my cat
I’ll call the white house, have a chat
I’ll place a call around the world, operator get me Bejing-jing-jing-jing
Ring ring ring ring
ring ring ring banana phone
Boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop
Yin yang yin yang yin yang ying yonana phone
It’s a real live mama and papa phone
A brother and sister and a dogaphone
A grandpa phone and a grandma phone too! Oh Yeah!
My cellular, bananular phone!
Banana phone, ring
ring ring
(It’s a phone with appeal)
Banana phone, ring ring ring
(Now you can have your phone and eat it too)
Banana phone, ring ring ring
(This song drives me, Bananas)
Banana phone, ring ring ring
Boo-ba-doo-ba-doop-doop-doop!
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