Laugh Theory on Instagram: "“Cotton Eye Joe” exploded worldwide in 1994 after being remixed and re-released by the Swedish group Rednex, blending old American folk lyrics with high-energy Eurodance beats. The song’s roots trace back more than a century to Southern U.S. fiddle music, where “Cotton-Eyed Joe” was a traditional dance tune played at barn dances and country gatherings. When Rednex modernized it with pounding techno rhythms and wild banjo riffs, it became a global party anthem, dominat

Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe (Official Lyric Video) [HD]