cotton eyed joe

[aprilgail2]

Does anyone know who sings the version of Cotton Eyed Joe that they play at all the parties? All I can find on itunes is these slow versions or ones with no lyrics!
thanks!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Rednex?? I googled it and found this from Wikipedia.

eurodance band called Rednex covered the song as "Cotton Eye Joe", combining their style with traditional American instruments, such as banjos, fiddles, and harmonicas. It was very successful in Europe, reaching number 1 in the United Kingdom in January 1995, and also in the United States and Australia (where it peaked at #8 in April 1995). The song was also remixed in 2000. It has become a "standard" for DJs all over the world, among songs such as the "Macarena", "The Electric Slide", and "YMCA."

The song is a staple during the sixth inning of baseball games at the University of Alabama, whose home field, Sewell-Thomas Stadium is affectionately known as "The Joe" by Crimson Tide faithful in honor of former Alabama standout and Baseball Hall of Fame member Joe Sewell.

The song is also popular at sporting events, especially in Europe. It is also popular at New York Yankees games.

Note: Contrary to popular belief the version released by Rednex is quite different from the versions commonly used in line dancing.

 

[aprilgail2]

Thanks Rednex is it!!!! I must have listened to 40 samples from other artists LOL!!!

 

[aprilgail2]

oh well...they are only selling it on itunes for the whole album and I certainly don't want the whole album!!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Glad I could help

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

a little OT - the kids around here play the version from that crazy frog CD...when I read the question, I didn't know there was another - thankfully there is!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Memories of school dances and a ton of kids doing the country western dance to that song

 

[jen0610]

I don't know if you can down load it this way, but it is on Jock Jams Vol 4.