Louise Bennett
The Hon. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly is quite possibly Jamaica’s most loved Folklorist, Writer, Artiste. Miss Lou, as she is affectionately known, received her education from Ebenezer and Calabar Elementary Schools, St. Simon’s College, Excelsior College, Friends College (Highgate). She was a resident artiste from 1945 to 1946 with the “Caribbean Carnival”. She has appeared in leading humorous roles in several Jamaican Pantomimes and television shows. Read Full BioThe Hon. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly is quite possibly Jamaica’s most loved Folklorist, Writer, Artiste. Miss Lou, as she is affectionately known, received her education from Ebenezer and Calabar Elementary Schools, St. Simon’s College, Excelsior College, Friends College (Highgate). She was a resident artiste from 1945 to 1946 with the “Caribbean Carnival”. She has appeared in leading humorous roles in several Jamaican Pantomimes and television shows. She has traveled throughout the World promoting the culture of Jamaica by lecturing and performing. Although her popularity is International, she enjoys a celebrity status in her native Jamaica, Canada and the United Kingdom. Her Poetry has been published several times, most notably Jamaica Labrish-1966, Anancy and Miss Lou- 1979. Among her many recordings are: Jamaica Folksongs-Folkways 1953, Jamaica Singing Games- 1953, Miss Lou’s Views-1967, Listen to Louise-1968, Carifesta Ring Ding-1976 The Honorable Miss Lou-1981, Miss Lou Live-London-1983 and Yes Me Dear-Island Records. She has been married to Eric Winston Coverley since May 30, 1954 and has 1 son and several adopted children. She enjoys Theatre, Movies, auction sales and continues to reside in Kingston. On Jamaica’s Independence Day 2001, the Honorable Mrs. Louise Bennett-Coverly was appointed as a Member of the Order of Merit (OM) for her invaluable and distinguished contribution to the development of the Arts and Culture.
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Day Dah Light
Louise Bennett Lyrics


Day dah light on me won't go home
Day dah light on me won't go home

Come missa tally man and tally me banana
Day dah light on me won't go home

Day dah light on me won't go home

Six han', seven han', eight han, bunch!
Day dah light on me won't go home
Six han', seven han', eight han, bunch!
Day dah light on me won't go home

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Day dah light on me won't go home
No give so a bunch ?
Day dah light on me won't go home

Six han', seven han', eight han, bunch!
Day dah light on me won't go home
Six han', seven han', eight han, bunch!
Day dah light on me won't go home

They check a man a check but they check with cash
Day dah light on me won't go home
Me back this a broke pure exhaustion
Day dah light on me won't go home

Day dah light on me won't go home
Day dah light on me won't go home

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Malika Régis

For me it's the best ever recorded version of this traditional tune.

candice hem

I remember my Nan singing this song to me and my siblings when we where young. Memoriesx

Hiker X

I LOVE IT....❤❤❤❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶

candice hem

Love This. ❤

2 Cents

👀 😱 Wow this classic goes way back!

copperlocks1

Thank you for the upload!...and a big thank you to Miss Lou!!

Shana Kay

I LOVE IT 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Miss Lou is a true Jamaican icon don't you agree

Stacey Osullivan

I need the lyrics for this version and the karaoke music

Tom Fleming

A great cover of the Edric Connor original.

Juan Jiménez

is an anonymous folk song

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