The song cotton eyed joe was written by traditional and was first recorded and released by dykes magic city trio in 1927. Cotton eye joe choregraphe inconnu musique cotton eye joe. A ridiculous theory claims that country hit cotton eye joe was really a song about stds and the lyrics fit this crazy claim surprisingly well. Since rednexs release of there recording in 1994 the song and dance have been seen and heard. Jun 22, 2016 perhaps even more radical than a flatulent colead in rigor mortis was the decision to score the entire film based on, perhaps, the most annoying song of all time. That cottoneye joe song is actually about stds, and your. Her shirt is orange with a subtle yellow gradient and blue accents. Free download rednex cotton eye joe bjoern willing. Georgia, oklahoma, and ohio 4hers shared their versions of the cottoneye joe line dance. For over 25 years, the cottoneyed joe has served as the hottest night club in all of east tennessee. If it hadnt been for cotton eye joe id been married long time ago where did you come from, where did you go. If you dont know how to dance the cotton eyed joe yet the real way. The group enjoyed success throughout the 1990s with novelty hits such as cotton eye joe, old pop in an oak, the spirit of the hawk and wish you were here.
The long history behind the song cotton eye joe mental. Find rednex cotton eye joe lyrics and search for rednex. Term made most famous by sweedish tecnofolkbluegrass band rednex with there verson of the song cotton eye joe in 1994. Then recently, i heard it on my xm car radio on a 90s channel. According to dorothy scarborough, texasborn folklorist, the ballad is an authentic slaverytime song, predating the civil war.
Rednex cotton eye joe 2002 official music video hd. That cottoneye joe song is actually about stds, and your childhood is ruined. Jun 24, 2014 that cottoneye joe song is actually about stds, and your childhood is ruined. But cotton eye joe, or cotton eyed joe, was popular throughout the american south over a century and a half before that. Cottoneyed joe is a popular american country song in august 1994, swedish. Listen to cotton eye joe original version by rednex. The country and irish singer lee matthews released his version of the song with new added lyrics. If it hadnt been for cotton eyed joe, id been married long time ago. May 06, 2018 georgia, oklahoma, and ohio 4hers shared their versions of the cotton eye joe line dance. If it hadt been for cotton eye joe ild been married long time ago where did cotton eyed joe lyrics by rednex the best of music in lyrics.
Cotton eyed joe also known as cotton eye joe is a traditional american country folk song popular at various times throughout the united states and canada, although today it is most commonly associated with the american southeast. When this song is done at the end of the night it is a real crowd pleaser. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. That cottoneye joe song is actually about stds, and. The shirt only covers her chest, and her blue shorts are only as low as her upper thigh. If it hadnt been for cottoneye joe id been married long time ago where did you come from, where did you go. Rednex is a group formed in sweden, known for mixing pop and eurodance sounds with. In fact, this year it won the acm academy of country music award for club of the year. The dance is similar to line dancing, with relatively easy steps that are. Discover cotton eye joe instrumental mp3 as made famous by lee matthews.
He brought disaster wherever he went the hearts of the girls was to hell, broken, sent they all ran away so nobody would know and left only men cause of cottoneye joe if it hadnt been for cottoneye joe id been married long time ago where did you come from, where did you go. Cottoneye joe by mechasun free listening on soundcloud. I can vaguely remember hearing cottoneye joe by rednex on the radio but i cant remember when or. Cotton eye joe is a song by swedish eurodance group rednex from their debut studio album. Provided to youtube by iipdds cotton eye joe originally performed by rednex karaoke version midifine systems best for musicians no. Free download rednex cotton eye joe bjoern willings. Get your a copy, listen to it in the parking lot if you must but do listen to songs like the devil went down to georgia and cotton eye joe at least on once before you depart these shores. In 2002, they released a remix of cotton eye joe along with a new video directed by patric ullaeus, whose specialty is metal bands. Sony atv publishing, bmg rights management, ascap, public domain compositions, warner chappell, and 6 music rights societies. Its funny, because theres a threeway tie between songs that literally drive me nuts and that i just cant even handle. In her history on the trail of negro folk songs, published in 1925, she explains.
The chorus in this song is all thats lifted from the traditional version, though. Edenberg was soon replaced by bb stiff urban landgren after the cotton eye joe release. Soundcloud cottoneye joe by mechasun published on 20100523t18. General commentcotton eye joe is an american folk tune dating back to the 19th century. The joe is already awesome, but its about to get a whole lot better. Jul 11, 2016 the long history behind the song cotton eye joe. Jul 03, 2015 cotton eye joe by rednex is featured on just dance, just dance now, and just dance unlimited. In 1994, rednex reworked the traditional folk song cotton eyed joe, retitled cotton eye joe, as a techno track, which became an international hit single. Those words also appear in the haunting version that indie rockers manchester. Stream cottoneye joe by mechasun from desktop or your mobile device. Cotton eye joe originally performed by rednex karaoke. Cotton eye joe instrumental mp3 karaoke lee matthews. The band rednex created a version of the song titled cotton eye joe in 1994 that soared up the charts and reintroduced the song and dance to american culture. Rednex cotton eye joe official music video hd rednexmusic.
I can vaguely remember hearing cotton eye joe by rednex on the radio but i cant remember when or where. Download the karaoke of cotton eye joe as made famous by rednex in the genre country, dance on karaoke version. In 2002, cotton eye joe was remixed in a dance version, and was released from rednexs greatest hits album, the best of the west. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of kid drews famous. If it hadnt been for cotton eye joe id been married a long time ago. In oceania, it topped the new zealand singles chart for 6 consecutive weeks. Talley came across a version wherein cottoneyed joe isnt just a person, but also a dance. About cotton eyed joe cotton eyed joe also known as cotton eye joe is a traditional american country folk song popular at various times throughout the united states and canada, although today it is most commonly associated with the american southeast. Rednex is a group formed in sweden, known for mixing pop and eurodance sounds with elements of. Perhaps even more radical than a flatulent colead in rigor mortis was the decision to score the entire film based on, perhaps, the most annoying song of all time. Chris jericho on how rednexs cotton eye joe is a tractor. Cover versions of cotton eyed joe written by traditional. To be cotton eyed is to have an abnormal amount of white surrounding the iris of the eye, a medical condition that can be brought about by drinking wood alcohol, which blinds, or the effects of any number of illnesses ranging from syphilis to glaucoma and the viral disease called.
The cotton eyed joe is a country dance made popular by the release of rednexs version of the classic folk song in 1994. All the more amusing when you look up where this band is originally from. With these different versions and multiple ranges of difficulty, we hope you can choose a version that. This version has the men on the inside of a circle facing out, and the women on the outside facing in. Rednex is a group formed in sweden, known for mixing pop and eurodance sounds with elements of country, folk and bluegrass. Jan 18, 2008 the skillet lickers cotton eyed joe so who is cotton eyed joe. Download the best mp3 karaoke songs on karaoke version. May 06, 2008 listen to your favorite songs from cotton eye joe extended dance version by starsound orchestra now. Cotton eyed joe has inspired both a partner dance and.
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