Favourite top 50 non-grunge songs of the 90's - #49
By Dylan
@mawdest (1587)
Canada
March 20, 2017 8:12pm CST
So song number 49 is Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex. The group is from Sweden, and has a unique sound, combining genres such as: pop, country, Eurodance, and some others. Personally, I always liked this song quite a bit.. Thought it quite catchy, maybe a bit cheesy, but still always fun, and would hear it most commonly at school dances and the such.
Rednex's official music video for 'Cotton Eye Joe'. Click to listen to Rednex on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/RednexSpotify?IQid=RednexCEJ As featured on Sex ...
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@FourWalls (86950)
• United States
21 Mar 17
The song originated as a square dance song, and most of the things that the callers would say didn't make a whole lot of sense. That's why the song doesn't make any sense. There's also a lot of variations, because the regionalism predated the recording technology. I like the Freight Hoppers' version and, of course, Bob Wills' rendition. Both completely different...and different from the Rednex hit version.
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Mar 17
Ah yes, "Cotton Eyed Joe." Such fun!
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
22 Mar 17
@mawdest - Oh, I'm doing much better, thank you. Looking forward to this series of yours.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Mar 17
I never heard of this song or group. What a trip! It's Swedish Hee Haw gone off the rails.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
21 Mar 17
This would always fill the dance floor. Definitely a good party tune.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
21 Mar 17
@mawdest It sure is and I think everybody knows the words to it lol
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
22 Mar 17
@Happy2BeMe Yeah, I'm sure you're right, there! Heh.
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