Who originally sang Cotton-Eyed Joe?
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- Who originally sang Cotton-Eyed Joe?
- What happened to the Rednex?
- What's wrong with Cotton-Eyed Joe?
- When was the original Cotton Eye Joe written?
- Is Cotton Eyed Joe about slavery?
- Where did Cotton Eye Joe originate?
- Who bought Rednex?
- Is Rednex band for sale?
- What does Cotton Eye Joe mean urban dictionary?
- Where is the band Rednex from?
Who originally sang Cotton-Eyed Joe?
Cotton Eye Joe (Rednex song)
| "Cotton Eye Joe" | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Janne Ericsson Örjan Öban Öberg Pat Reiniz Patrik ”The Hitmaker” Lindqvist |
| Producer(s) | Pat Reiniz |
| Rednex singles chronology | |
| "Cotton Eye Joe" (1994) "Old Pop in an Oak" (1995) |
What happened to the Rednex?
After a series of singles, Ljungberg left the group to pursue a solo career in 1996. Arstrand left in 1997 to focus on his prog-metal band Explode. Ljungberg's spot was filled by Whippy (Mia Lofgren) in 1998. The updated Rednex lineup released the group's sophomore effort, Farmout, in 2000.
What's wrong with Cotton-Eyed Joe?
One of the biggest mysteries of the song is what is meant by "cotton-eyed." As per the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, the term describes "prominent whites of the eyes." Others believe old Joe was wasted on moonshine, blind from drinking wood alcohol, or suffering from a medical condition like ...
When was the original Cotton Eye Joe written?
Cotton-Eyed Joe
| "Cotton-Eyed Joe" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | Before 1861 |
| Genre | Country folk |
Is Cotton Eyed Joe about slavery?
But also one uncomfortable truth, which becomes increasingly plain the more we actively listen: "Cotton Eye Joe" is a song about slavery. ... According to Dorothy Scarborough, Texas-born folklorist, the ballad is "an authentic slavery-time song," predating the Civil War.
Where did Cotton Eye Joe originate?
The song's genesis. “Cotton-Eyed Joe” originated with black slaves well before the Civil War. Regardless of where exactly the song was born, it spread quickly throughout the South, becoming a square-dance favorite.
Who bought Rednex?
Rednex AB is owned by Örjan Öberg, Jan Ericsson and Ranis Edenberg. Trademark notice: All rights in and to the name, sign, trademark and/or symbol REDNEX is the property of Rednex AB.
Is Rednex band for sale?
Swedish pop group Rednex is for sale on auction website eBay and everything must go. With a starting price of $1.5 million, the band hopes to have sold itself off to the highest bidder by Saturday May 19th. But as yet there have been no bids for the band that gave the world the 1994 smash hit single Cotton Eye Joe.
What does Cotton Eye Joe mean urban dictionary?
An Urban Dictionary entry lists the term Cotton Eye Joe as: "The act of a man having his urethra swabbed to test for STDs. "Or just another name for STDs because you have to get the swabbing."
Where is the band Rednex from?
Sweden Rednex/Origine
