"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 "The Addams Family" also "".