Cotton Eye Joe is an American folk tune dating back to the 19th century. The chorus in this song is all that's lifted from the traditional version, though. The Rednex added new lyrics to explain why Cotton Eye Joe prevented the singer from being married, as it was never explained in the original.
This song is viciously maligned by critics, but I love it. As someone who has a deep affection for old school American folk, I realize I'm not supposed to, but I don't care.
A site that talks a lot about the history of this song:
Cotton Eye Joe is an American folk tune dating back to the 19th century. The chorus in this song is all that's lifted from the traditional version, though. The Rednex added new lyrics to explain why Cotton Eye Joe prevented the singer from being married, as it was never explained in the original.
This song is viciously maligned by critics, but I love it. As someone who has a deep affection for old school American folk, I realize I'm not supposed to, but I don't care.
A site that talks a lot about the history of this song:
http://www.themediadesk.com/newfiles2/joe.htm
@bokononist interesting to read some of the history of the song. Seems to have it's origins from slaves on plantations.
@bokononist interesting to read some of the history of the song. Seems to have it's origins from slaves on plantations.