Coconut

Dannii Minogue

About Coconut

"Coconut" is a novelty song written and first recorded by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, released as the third single from his 1971 album, Nilsson Schmilsson. It was on the U. S. Billboard charts for 14 weeks, reaching #8, and was ranked by Billboard as the #66 song for 1972. It charted minorly in the UK, reaching #42. "Coconut" did best in Canada, where it peaked at #5. It was later featured in the films Reservoir Dogs, Practical Magic, and Hey Arnold!: The Movie. In 1998, a cover version was released by Australian singer Dannii Minogue as a single, peaking at #62 on the ARIA singles chart.  


Year:
1998
4:51
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Brother bought a coconut
He bought it for a dime
He said to hide another one
She paid him for the lime

She put the lime in the coconut
She drank em both up
She put the lime in the coconut
She drank em both up
She put the lime in the coconut
She called her doctor, woke him up

She said, Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
She said, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache
She said, Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
She said, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache

Now let me get this straight

Now Let me get this straight
Put the lime in the coconut
You drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You called your doctor, woke him up

You said, Doctor
Is there nothin' I can take
You say, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache
You say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
You say, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache now

Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh

You put the lime in the coconut
And you drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
And then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
And drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You're such a silly woman

Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
I said, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I said, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I said, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I said, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor

She put the lime in the coconut
And drank it all up
Put the lime in the coconut
And drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
And then you'll feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
And call me in the morning
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
And them you'll feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
And call me in the morning
Doctor, Doctor

You're such a silly woman
Put the lime in the coconut
And drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
Then you'll feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
And call me in the morning
Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor

Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor

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Dannii Minogue

Danielle Jane "Dannii" Minogue (born 20 October 1971) is a singer, songwriter, talent show judge, actress, television and radio personality and fashion designer from Australia. She rose to prominence in the early 1980s for her roles in the Australian television talent show Young Talent Time and the soap opera Home and Away, before beginning her career as a pop singer in the early 1990s. Minogue achieved early success with hits such as "Love and Kisses", "This is It", "Jump to the Beat" and Baby Love, though by the release of her second album, her popularity as a singer had declined, leading her to make a name for herself with award-winning performances in musicals with Grease and also in Notre Dame De Paris, as well as other acting credits in The Vagina Monol… more »

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Written by: HARRY NILSSON

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2 facts about this song

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.
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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