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.
Directed by , the official music video was famously styled after Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe (Official Music Video) ...
Rednex was actually a group of Swedish producers——who created a fictional backstory for the performers. While the Rednex version is a party anthem,