Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe (official Music Video) ... Apr 2026

Actors played the parts of characters like Bobby Sue, Billy Ray, and Ken Tacky. 📜 Meaning and Origins

While the Rednex version is a party anthem, the song is a reworking of a traditional American folk tune dating back to before the Civil War.

"Cotton Eye Joe" by the Swedish group Rednex remains one of the 1990s' most recognizable novelty hits, blending traditional American folk with high-energy Eurodance. Released in August 1994, the song and its accompanying music video became a global phenomenon, topping charts in at least 11 countries. 🎬 The Music Video: A Barnyard Hoedown