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Rednex - Greatest Hits & Remixes German Import LP
Rednex - Greatest Hits & Remixes German Import LP
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Greatest Hits & Remixes by Rednex.
LP Manufactured in Germany.
2019
Perfect Condition. Sleeve still in open shrink wrap.
Rednex is a Swedish eurodance and country-pop group best known for their worldwide 1994 novelty hit “Cotton Eye Joe.” They became famous for mixing American hillbilly themes with techno beats, creating a unique, humorous, and wildly energetic sound and image.
🎶 Signature Sound:
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Combines banjo, fiddle, and country vocals with Eurodance beats
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Lyrics and themes often parody American redneck stereotypes
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Known for catchy, upbeat, and often ridiculous tunes
🧑🌾 Band Overview:
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Formed: 1994, in Sweden
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Original creators: Swedish producers Janne Ericsson, Örjan Öberg, and Patrick Edenberg
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Fronted by rotating performers, especially for live shows—Rednex operates more like a brand/project than a traditional band
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Original vocalist on “Cotton Eye Joe”: Annika Ljungberg
💥 Biggest Hit: “Cotton Eye Joe” (1994)
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A remix of a 19th-century American folk song
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Topped the charts in multiple countries including:
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#1 in UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway
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Lyrics: “Where did you come from, where did you go?”
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Music video: Features a wild, hillbilly-themed bar party
💿 Other Notable Songs:
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“Old Pop in an Oak”
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“Wish You Were Here” – Surprisingly emotional ballad
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“Spirit of the Hawk” – Big hit in Germany in 2000
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“The Way I Mate” – Comical and overtly provocative
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“Hold Me for a While”
📀 Albums:
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Sex & Violins (1995) – Includes “Cotton Eye Joe,” “Old Pop in an Oak”
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Farm Out (2000) – Includes “Spirit of the Hawk”
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The Best of the West (2002)
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The Cotton Eye Joe Show (2007)
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The Best of the West – Volume II (2012)
🧬 Fun Facts:
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The group has had many lineup changes, sometimes with different singers performing under the same name.
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Known for intentionally outrageous costumes—overalls, straw hats, fake dirt, etc.
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Despite being seen as a “one-hit wonder” in many countries, Rednex remained popular in parts of Europe, especially Germany.
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Their 2000 song “Spirit of the Hawk” was a #1 hit in Germany for 9 weeks.
🎧 For Fans Of:
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Scooter (for Eurodance fans)
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Vengaboys
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Crazy novelty acts like Aqua or Eiffel 65
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Old school country-folk, if you're in a wild mood
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