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{{ | {{distinguish|"[[Opening (Donkey Kong)#Donkey Kong Country|Theme]]"|"[[DK Island Swing]]" from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''}} | ||
{{ | {{italic title|''Donkey Kong Country'' Theme}} | ||
{{Theme infobox | {{Theme infobox | ||
|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' | |title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Theme | ||
|composer=[[Pure West]] | |composer=[[Pure West]] | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' – "[[Bad Hair Day]]" (1996) | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' – "[[Bad Hair Day]]" (1996) | ||
|latest_appearance=''Donkey Kong Country'' – "[[Message in a Bottle Show]]" (2000) | |latest_appearance=''Donkey Kong Country'' – "[[Message in a Bottle Show]]" (2000) | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] | The "'''''Donkey Kong Country'' Theme''',"<ref name=YT>{{cite|url=https://youtu.be/Y_wt0Sa4tTc?si=-ZvjW5v9hKwQ6jTl|title=DONKEY KONG COUNTRY THEME|date=January 16, 2014|publisher=YouTube|author=purewestmusic|accessdate=January 13, 2025}}</ref> also known as the "'''''Donkey Kong Country'' opening theme song''',"<ref name=YT/> is the theme song for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] that plays during the show's opening. The lyrics and melody of the theme song were written by Pure West.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' end credits: "Original Songs and Music by Pure West"</ref> There is also a shorter instrumental version used in the [[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) staff|end credits]]. | ||
The Japanese version of the show uses two other theme songs instead: "[[Ashita ni Nattara...]]" as the opening theme and "[[Banana Tengoku]]" as the ending theme. | The Japanese version of the show uses two other theme songs instead: "[[Ashita ni Nattara...]]" as the opening theme and "[[Banana Tengoku]]" as the ending theme. | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
{{stub|section=y|Include lyrics from other languages.}} | |||
===English=== | ===English=== | ||
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Here he comes, banana slamma!<br> | Here he comes, banana slamma!<br> | ||
Ooh, ha! | Ooh, ha! | ||
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===German=== | |||
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!German lyrics | |||
!Translation | |||
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Huh, Hah!<br> | |||
Hu, Hah!<br> | |||
Donkey Kong! | |||
Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo ruft!<br> | |||
Das ist der Bananen-Hammer! | |||
Donkey Kong!<br> | |||
Huh, Hah!<br> | |||
Hu, Hah!<br> | |||
Donkey Kong! | |||
Huh, Hah!<br> | |||
Hu, Hah!<br> | |||
Donkey Kong! | |||
Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo ruft!<br> | |||
Das ist der Bananen-Hammer!<br> | |||
Hier kommt der Held des Dschungels! | |||
Hey, ho, Donkey Kong leg los, leg los!<br> | |||
Das ist der Bananen-Hammer!<br> | |||
Huh, Hah! | |||
| | |||
Huh, Hah!<br> | |||
Hu, Hah!<br> | |||
Donkey Kong! | |||
Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo is calling!<br> | |||
It's the Banana Hammer! | |||
Donkey Kong!<br> | |||
Huh, Hah!<br> | |||
Hu, Hah!<br> | |||
Donkey Kong! | |||
Huh, Hah!<br> | |||
Hu, Hah!<br> | |||
Donkey Kong! | |||
Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo is calling!<br> | |||
It's the Banana Hammer!<br> | |||
Here comes the hero of the jungle! | |||
Hey, ho, Donkey Kong go, go!<br> | |||
It's the Banana Hammer!<br> | |||
Huh, Hah! | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:03, January 15, 2025
- Not to be confused with "Theme" or "DK Island Swing" from Donkey Kong Country.
| "Donkey Kong Country Theme" | |
|---|---|
| Composed by: Pure West | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country – "Bad Hair Day" (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country – "Message in a Bottle Show" (2000) |
The "Donkey Kong Country Theme,"[1] also known as the "Donkey Kong Country opening theme song,"[1] is the theme song for the Donkey Kong Country television series that plays during the show's opening. The lyrics and melody of the theme song were written by Pure West.[2] There is also a shorter instrumental version used in the end credits.
The Japanese version of the show uses two other theme songs instead: "Ashita ni Nattara..." as the opening theme and "Banana Tengoku" as the ending theme.
Lyrics[edit]
This section is a stub. Please consider expanding it to include any missing information. Specifics: Include lyrics from other languages.
English[edit]
Hoo! Hah!
Hoo, hah!
Donkey Kong!Heeeeyyyyyy, oh! Look out down below!
Here he comes, banana slamma!Donkey Kong!
Hoo! Hah!
Hoo, hah!
Donkey Kong!Hoo! Hah!
Hoo, hah!
Donkey Kong!Heeeeyyyyyy, oh! Look out down below!
Here he comes, banana slamma!
Kongo Bongo's hero!Heeeeyyyyyy, oh! Donkey Kong, let's go, let's go!
Here he comes, banana slamma!
Hooooo, HAH!
French[edit]
| French lyrics | Translation |
|---|---|
|
Ho ! Ha ! Eh là ! Regardez là-bas ! Donkey Kong ! Ho ! Ha ! Eh là ! Regardez là-bas ! Eh là ! Donkey Kong, enfin le voilà ! |
Ho! Ha! Hey there! Look over there! Donkey Kong! Ho! Ha! Hey there! Look over there! Hey there! Donkey Kong, here he is at last! |
German[edit]
| German lyrics | Translation |
|---|---|
|
Huh, Hah! Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo ruft! Donkey Kong! Huh, Hah! Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo ruft! Hey, ho, Donkey Kong leg los, leg los! |
Huh, Hah! Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo is calling! Donkey Kong! Huh, Hah! Hey, Ho, Kongo Bongo is calling! Hey, ho, Donkey Kong go, go! |
References[edit]
- ^ a b purewestmusic (January 16, 2014). DONKEY KONG COUNTRY THEME. YouTube. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country end credits: "Original Songs and Music by Pure West"
