It might seem strange that a group of Swedish techno producers—, Örjan Öberg , and Pat Reiniz —were the ones to revive a pre-Civil War American folk song. The inspiration allegedly came after Reiniz heard a 1992 recording of the song by the Irish group The Chieftains and American country singer Ricky Skaggs .
Where Did It Come From? The Wild Story of Rednex's "Cotton Eye Joe" Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe (Extended Original Version)
: In a break from traditional Eurodance norms of the time, a male vocalist ( Göran Danielsson ) sings the refrain, while a female vocalist ( Annika Ljungberg ) handles the verses. It might seem strange that a group of
: Real banjos and fiddles are layered over aggressive, thumping techno beats to create a "raw, energetic, simple, party" vibe. Who Was Cotton Eye Joe? The Wild Story of Rednex's "Cotton Eye Joe"
The takes the 3 minute and 14 second radio edit and pushes it further, emphasizing the track's unique "Euro-country" blend: