Coconut
Harry Nilsson
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Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime. She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, And said, "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache? I say, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?" "Now let me get this straight ", Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up Put the lime in the coconut, you called your doctor, woke him up, And say, 'Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take, I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache? I say, Doctor, doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say, Doctor, dooooctor, to relieve this belly ache?' Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together, Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better, Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up, Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning Wouh wouh wouh wouh wouh Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime. She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up, She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, Say "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache? I say, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say Doctor! let me get this straight". You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up, You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up, You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up, Put the lime in the coconut, you such a silly woman!, Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together, Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better. Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both down Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning Woo Woo, ain't there nothin' you can take, I say Woo Woo, to relieve my belly ache, You say woo woo ain't there nothin' I can take, I say Woo woo, to relieve your belly ache, You say yah yah, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say Waah waah, to relieve this belly ache, I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say Doctor!, you such a silly woman!, Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together, Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better, Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up, Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the moooooorning, Yes, you call me in the morning, If you call me in the morning, then X5
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON
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Harry Nilsson's 'Coconut'Harry Nilsson recorded the song “Coconut” in 1971.
- His song peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
- The song is notable for its Caribbean reggae elements and playful, repeating chorus "Put the lime in the coconut, and drink 'em both up."
- Truman Capote, a dear friend of Nilsson, cited “Coconut” as his favorite song in Nilsson's discography.
- The song has become a cult classic, covered by many artists, and has appeared in various movies and commercials since its release.
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Dannii Minogue's 'Coconut'Dannii Minogue covered the song “Coconut” for her album “Girl” in 1997.
- Rather than sticking with the reggae feel, Dannii Minogue’s version had a dance-pop flavor, making it more accessible to the '90s club scene.
- As a b-side, “Coconut” did not chart as a separate single but gained popularity amongst Dannii's fanbase.
- Minogue's version, despite the major style shift, still retains the catchy chorus line "Put the lime in the coconut, and drink 'em both up."
- The track was produced by Brian Higgins and Matt Gray, who were part of the British hit-making production team Xenomania.
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