Eloise Lewis born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1935, Eloise showed interest … Read Full Bio ↴Eloise Lewis born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1935, Eloise showed interest in music from a very early age. Her brother, Freddie, who played the guitar and wrote songs, played a hand in passing his musical skills on to his sister. Eloise, without a doubt, rose to become the most respected female entertainer in her time. Only time will tell whether she will be the greatest in the annals of Bahamian times. There are many reasons for the many accolades bestowed upon her. She was a pioneer when it wasn't popular for women to be performing on stage in nightclubs. In a male dominated industry, she made her presence felt with her powerful voice and unique delivery of goombay songs.
Not only did she sing her way into the hearts of those that listened to her, she was very competent on the lead and the bass guitar. Starting her singing career at the age of twelve, Eloise distinguished herself by winning many amateur talent shows, some of which were held at the Cinema Theatre in Nassau, Bahamas during the 40's and early 50's. She further developed her musical talent playing with renowned goombay drummer Peanuts Taylor.
After her first album Chi Chi Merengue in the 50's, she left to tour the United States. The 60's would bring her back to the Bahamas to perform for local audiences in various clubs including Blackbeard’s Tavern on Bay Street, Montague Beach Hotel at the eastern foreshore of Nassau, and The Emerald Beach Hotel on west Bay Street. After a three- year absence from the stage, she joined "Peanuts" in 1967 as a star attraction at the Drumbeat Club just off downtown Nassau. At a time when the Bahamas Tourist Board used local musicians to drum up visitors to our shores, Eloise along with many other musicians made invaluable contributions to the building up of the tourism industry. Her travels would take her to many far away destinations including the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Japan, where she captivated audiences with her brand of goombay music. Her move to Freeport would mark the last of her travels. There she remained until her death in 1984.
During her years on the Bahamian stage, Eloise was often accompanied by
Peanuts Taylor (drums)
George Wilson (bass)
Barbalou (maracas)
Eloise Lewis has left a legacy of being one of the most popular female in the music industry in the Bahamas. Not only did she provoke the thinking for female entertainers, but she was the type of entertainer that set a standard that her male counterparts srtived for. Eloise's music was done in a tasteful flavor, whether she was singing an agressive goombay tune or a lullaby, her personality was always full of presence. Her signature staccato high screams in Chi Chi Merengue served as an announcement that she was on stage and ready to go. Although it must have been a challenge to make in a industry dominated by males, Eloise, because of her musicianship could not be denied. The excerpts taken from two of her songs below demonstrates her versatility, vocal and instrumental techniques. When you hear Eloise, there is no other that fits her mold. Her ability to strum out a groove on the guitar and maintain the level of energy exuded in her singing is quite amazing. In listening to the syncopation in her lyrics in contrast to the steady rhythmic pulsation played on the guitar tells us that she knew her instruments well, and was very comfortable in her singing and playing at the same time. At a time when the Bahamas was searching for a distinct sound, Eloise made an invaluable contribution in trying something new. Her style, in my opinion needs to be re-visited and explored. I hear rap, calypso, and most of the rhythms used in our music within her musical presentation. It is amazing that after all this time, her music soungs relevant.
Releases:
1956 Eloise Lewis and her GOOMBAY TRIO
1959 THE Exciting ELOISE TRIO
1960 The ELoISE TRIO
1962 COME TO THE Caribbean AND MEET The Exciting ELOISE TRIO
1964 the NEW and exciting ELOiSE TRIO
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Not only did she sing her way into the hearts of those that listened to her, she was very competent on the lead and the bass guitar. Starting her singing career at the age of twelve, Eloise distinguished herself by winning many amateur talent shows, some of which were held at the Cinema Theatre in Nassau, Bahamas during the 40's and early 50's. She further developed her musical talent playing with renowned goombay drummer Peanuts Taylor.
After her first album Chi Chi Merengue in the 50's, she left to tour the United States. The 60's would bring her back to the Bahamas to perform for local audiences in various clubs including Blackbeard’s Tavern on Bay Street, Montague Beach Hotel at the eastern foreshore of Nassau, and The Emerald Beach Hotel on west Bay Street. After a three- year absence from the stage, she joined "Peanuts" in 1967 as a star attraction at the Drumbeat Club just off downtown Nassau. At a time when the Bahamas Tourist Board used local musicians to drum up visitors to our shores, Eloise along with many other musicians made invaluable contributions to the building up of the tourism industry. Her travels would take her to many far away destinations including the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Japan, where she captivated audiences with her brand of goombay music. Her move to Freeport would mark the last of her travels. There she remained until her death in 1984.
During her years on the Bahamian stage, Eloise was often accompanied by
Peanuts Taylor (drums)
George Wilson (bass)
Barbalou (maracas)
Eloise Lewis has left a legacy of being one of the most popular female in the music industry in the Bahamas. Not only did she provoke the thinking for female entertainers, but she was the type of entertainer that set a standard that her male counterparts srtived for. Eloise's music was done in a tasteful flavor, whether she was singing an agressive goombay tune or a lullaby, her personality was always full of presence. Her signature staccato high screams in Chi Chi Merengue served as an announcement that she was on stage and ready to go. Although it must have been a challenge to make in a industry dominated by males, Eloise, because of her musicianship could not be denied. The excerpts taken from two of her songs below demonstrates her versatility, vocal and instrumental techniques. When you hear Eloise, there is no other that fits her mold. Her ability to strum out a groove on the guitar and maintain the level of energy exuded in her singing is quite amazing. In listening to the syncopation in her lyrics in contrast to the steady rhythmic pulsation played on the guitar tells us that she knew her instruments well, and was very comfortable in her singing and playing at the same time. At a time when the Bahamas was searching for a distinct sound, Eloise made an invaluable contribution in trying something new. Her style, in my opinion needs to be re-visited and explored. I hear rap, calypso, and most of the rhythms used in our music within her musical presentation. It is amazing that after all this time, her music soungs relevant.
Releases:
1956 Eloise Lewis and her GOOMBAY TRIO
1959 THE Exciting ELOISE TRIO
1960 The ELoISE TRIO
1962 COME TO THE Caribbean AND MEET The Exciting ELOISE TRIO
1964 the NEW and exciting ELOiSE TRIO
http://bahamasentertainers.com/Artist/EloiseLewis/eloise_Mpg.html
Banana
The Eloise Trio Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Banana' by these artists:
28AV Yeah yeah, uhh uhh (Gezin) Ooh, uhh (yeah, yeah, yeah) He k…
Alpha Blondy Donguiri la nité ko labantayé Ayé m'bla méta soh Niyé do…
Alpha Blondy - Argusties McGlothin Donguiri la nité ko labantayé Ayé m'bla méta soh Niyé douno…
Altamira Banda Show Aleles I like banana Aleles I like banana Oh banana (banana)…
Ambivalensen Den här kvällen har förlorat innan vunnit något annat Kanske…
Anitta You got the chocolate That yum, yum, come gimme some Cotton …
Áö³ª(G.NA) She's back You already know S*** (Nananana) That's right it'…
Ardhito Pramono Banana banana Banana banana We love to eat oh banana Banana…
Athenaeum I'm alright, I'm OK It's so bright We can't stay I'm too big…
B T S Peeling a banana Would you like some Peeling a banana 1, 2, …
Banda Blanca Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Bana…
bbno$ (The fuck you mean, you ain't heard no) (Richard the God) B…
Becky G Anitta You got the chocolate That yum, yum, come gimme some Cotton …
Belly Squad Belly Squad yeah B.E.L.L.Y Everyday NaNaNa Stop all of the B…
belly squad [feat. abra cadabra young t & bugsey timbo & showkey] G. A. Belly Squad yeah It's the remix B-b-b-b-e-l-l-y Everyd…
Blank Tape Yeah Blank tape on the M-I-C Ah With my Banana Kung ayaw mo…
Blizz Bugaddi Uh, Yo, Uh, Uh uh, Droppar en, plockar två, sen…
Branco Plejed' bar' at hak' på den plade Som der ligner Chokolade N…
Cecil Knot & His Joybell Orchestra In this island of jamaica The food we eat a very…
chelmico Monday BANANA Tuesday BANANA NANANA… Wednesday BANANA Thursd…
Conkarah Yeah what a piece a dilemma (oh gosh) Demand exceeds supply …
Cream Na na na na, oh baby またキミのせいで Bananana, oh baby 優しくしないで Na…
D Billions I love banana na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na I love ba…
Dj SuNKeePeRZ Monkey banana minnelli futana Monkey banana Monkey banana me…
DJ Xclusive [feat. Majeeed] Turn up the place wa je bana bana banana Ba na…
Dogo Janja It's time for Manzese music Kimamba on the beat Unajua mam…
Domen Kumer Daj usedi se na banano, Žarkom sonca se predaj Morje meče na…
E. K. Bunch 最近 何だか 退屈ですよね? ワクワクする ドキドキする そんなことに飢えています 不幸じゃないけど しあわせとも何か違…
E.K. Bunch Trust my intuition For fruition Snakes up in the grass I hea…
El Príncipe Idiota No es que la banana esté en mal estado. Solo que…
FULLY FOCUS Yes This one’s for the big batty gal dem Kigali to Nairobi…
G.N.A. She's back You already know S*** (Nananana) That's right it'…
G.NA She's back You already know Sexy (Nananana) That's right it'…
Garibaldi In the island of Jamaica Everybody loves banana Mexicana…
Gianluca Qué? qué? qué? Mi hermano Gianluca La gata quiere mi banana…
GNA She's back You already know Sexy (Nananana) That's right it'…
Gniatkowski Janusz Daleko, daleko mój stary dom Daleko, daleko mój stary dom Po…
GReSKa Si una cosa és interessant, si una cosa és important has d'a…
Havana Brown feat. R3hab DJ Havana Brown, you crazy? Havana I heard you had a…
Hyun I can't feel high when I'm without you There's no more drugs…
IRIE BOYS Where the jungle fucking live in is full of lie…
Isaiah Rashad [Verse 1] Yo, now ever since I was young, had a…
J9ueve J'suis sur la file de gauche, j'fuck tout ces fils…
Jada Kingdom Mi wan my fruit, that banana Time fi get loose, give…
Janusz Gniatkowski Daleko, daleko mój stary dom Daleko, daleko mój stary dom Po…
JIn Hackman Don't you ever tell a brother to chill A Chinese who…
Jnr Choi Baby let me fill up your plan na na I wanna…
Joe Shirimani Na Vana Va Ndoda Limpopo poison Ayeye Zumba Mativa maseve mani tlelangi mato…
Joyce Manga, caju, maracujá, sapoti Fruta -de -conde, jenipapo, g…
Joyce Moreno Manga, caju, maracujá, sapoti Fruta -de -conde, jenipapo, gr…
Joyce Naná Vasconcelos & Mauricio Maestro Manga, caju, maracujá, sapoti Fruta -de -conde, jenipapo, g…
Jugg Jungle Меня не знаешь сука бля базарю я как оригами Вокруг обезьяны…
K-EY Beats Trust my intuition For fruition Snakes up in the grass I hea…
Kazzabe Obj banana banana Si te gusta la banana banana Bei copa gusa…
Killer T Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh, Ahh Ooh Ooh, Ahh Ooh Ooh, Ahh I'm in the…
Kool Savas Come on Yes Es is' one, Junge! Back Komm gib ihm! Yes Das i…
Lady Drum Sé que no quieres que te lo diga Pero hoy no…
Lentra & bbno$ (The fuck you mean, you ain't heard no) (Richard the God) B…
LFERDA Hhhhhh Ah this Nbda bik? Wla bih kat ssal chi Aji nfariwh Ma…
M Dot Brando Ella quiere mi banana nana nana Baby baila como Juana la…
M.I.A. Dumb shella Refugee education number one Here we go Banana …
M.I.A. (feat. Cham) Ella quiere mi banana nana nana Baby baila como Juana la…
Matt Consola You should give-a me your numba' I'm a mess about We can…
Medio ¿Sentiste algún día estar preso de ciertos conceptos Que est…
Minion Banana domo jiggle jiggle, pik folds I ko da verlo to…
miRthkon Well whatever you do don't forget to bring banana. Whatever …
Moliy I'm not gonna lie, I'm not gonna lie Keep playing …
Mr. Baller Baller Music is Bananas Music is Bananas Music is Bananas Music is …
Naoto (Inti Raymi) いっぱい並んで売られてる 比較的僕らは年中無休 いつも仲間で行動 信頼はある方だ それでも少しは考える いつか背筋をピン…
Ned And Manson Went bananas for peaches She's my A-cup queen I'm all nuts a…
No-Joy My mind is slowly burning out. The ice is thin, and…
Oni Bang bubanj, rep džungla, ne pljugam sranja Niti ne slušam s…
Peck Palitchoke Ba.nana Bana Banana Yeah Ba.nana Bana Banana Yeah ไม่ยากหรอก…
Plus Two Akala ko'y tayo'y masaya Pero ika'y hindi pala ah 'Di mo ba…
Ray-X Shorty left out a banana peel so I said Shorty left…
Roey Marquis II. feat. Azad/ Kool Savas Du bist ganz groß Dein Flow ist stark schwul und schwanzlos …
Run The Jewels ft. Big Boi I move with the elegance of an African elephant I presented…
Showkey G. A. Belly Squad yeah It's the remix B-b-b-b-e-l-l-y Everyd…
Slyde Jay pizzle production Eh eh …. Ahn eh eh eeh… Ahaaaan .. Sa…
Stop Stop! Mister Banana-pants Loved Miss Banana-hat It was such a fine…
Sweatpant Boners When I straddle that chair I want you down there...Banana.…
T-SQUARE Hi my name is Eugene Write to me in booking Tell me…
The Aggrolites Banana Banana Banana! Hey, ripe and green (Banana) Everybody…
The Busters i wanna be your banana i wanna be your honey pie i…
The Butcher Sisters Banana Banana Banana Ich hangel′ mich von Ast zu Ast Zeig…
The Minions Banana domo jiggle jiggle, pik folds I ko da verlo to…
The RebelS In the Island of Jamaica Everybody loves banana Panameña lik…
The Square Hi my name is Eugene Write to me in booking Tell me…
Valahia Nuu. Nuu. Suzana, eu te spun lu' mama Mi-ai furat banana Nu…
VELET Bi' selam at al, give her da banana No your pussy…
Yo Gabba Gabba! Banana Banana Banana! Hey, ripe and green (Banana) Every…
Yusuke ゴリラマン バナナ バナナ You've got it いったれ! 食いなYo バナナ バナナ Da Party's g…
Фикс (Ааау) Да, я флекшу, как банан (банан) Ты унижен был по…
bbno$ (The fuck you mean, you ain't heard no) (Richard the God) B…
ナオト・インティライミ いっぱい並んで売られてる 比較的僕らは年中無休 いつも仲間で行動 信頼はある方だ それでも少しは考える いつか背筋をピン…
黃征 最近 何だか 退屈ですよね? ワクワクする ドキドキする そんなことに飢えています 不幸じゃないけど しあわせとも何か違…
지나 G.NA Limpopo poison Ayeye Zumba Mativa maseve mani tlelangi mato…
지나(G.NA) She's back You already know Sexy (Nananana) That's right it'…
최지나 (G.NA) Limpopo poison Ayeye Zumba Mativa maseve mani tlelangi mato…
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