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== History == |
== History == |
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Rednex was initially the brainchild of Swedish producers [[Janne Ericsson]], [[Örjan "Öban" Öberg]], [[Pat Reiniz]] and [[Brian Reddyb]].<ref name="Vodafone Music Downloads Site">Vodafone music downloads. [http://content.ftmd.sonynetservices.com/GB/en/artist/static/000/000/node68_CCGB_LCen_ARTIST877.html ''Rednex'']. Retrieved on [[2007-06-25]].</ref> <ref name="amiannoyingornot.com">Am I Annoying Or Not Website. [http://www.amiannoyingornot.com/(S(gnp4swqiv1b0ik55vc2ix0j0))/view.aspx?id=17476&collection=1967''Rednex'']. Retrieved on [[2007-07-01]].</ref> Shortly after the band's formation, [[Brian Reddyb]] left after irreconcilable differences between himself and [[Örjan "Öban" Öberg]]. The remaining three producers stayed on, and spent a considerable amount of time developing the brand. They decided to try mixing [[country music]] with [[eurodance]]. They reworked the traditional [[folk music|folk song]], "[[Cotton-Eyed Joe]]", into a [[dance song]] and released it in [[1994]], to huge worldwide success. This started the Country House music fad which lasted for a few years afterward. |
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They recorded their songs with [[Session musician|studio musician]]s, and a fake group of [[redneck]] role players to represent the group were put together. Over the years, these performers have come and gone, and as of 2006 there have been 11 different role players. Though they were not involved in the actual music making in the beginning, they are responsible for the Rednex image as a whole and thus are considered just as much part of the group as the actual musicians. In 2005 they started to play the music themselves as well taking over all vocal parts and the music production. |
They recorded their songs with [[Session musician|studio musician]]s, and a fake group of [[redneck]] role players to represent the group were put together. Over the years, these performers have come and gone, and as of 2006 there have been 11 different role players. Though they were not involved in the actual music making in the beginning, they are responsible for the Rednex image as a whole and thus are considered just as much part of the group as the actual musicians. In 2005 they started to play the music themselves as well taking over all vocal parts and the music production. |
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An album titled ''Sex & Violins'' followed the hit song, and Rednex went on to score other hits in Europe from that album (notably the |
An album titled ''Sex & Violins'' followed the hit song, and Rednex went on to score other hits in Europe from that album (notably the uptempo "Old Pop In An Oak" and the ballad "Wish You Were Here"). However, "Cotton Eye Joe" remains their only [[United States|U.S.]] hit as of 2006 (#25 on the Billboard Charts March 1995). |
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A follow up album entitled ''[[Farmout]]'' was released in 2000 and found much success in Europe. Their single "Spirit Of The Hawk" was the most successful, finding particular popularity in Germany. |
A follow up album entitled ''[[Farmout]]'' was released in 2000 and found much success in Europe. Their single "Spirit Of The Hawk" was the most successful, finding particular popularity in Germany. |
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In 2007 they were going to take part in the Romanian national final in the preselection for [[Eurovision]], together with the Romanian band Ro-Mania. The song planned for the performance was [[Well-o-Wee]]. However, Rednex was disqualified since the judges deemed that several parts of the song had been published and performed as early as 2001. |
In 2007 they were going to take part in the Romanian national final in the preselection for [[Eurovision]], together with the Romanian band Ro-Mania. The song planned for the performance was [[Well-o-Wee]]. However, Rednex was disqualified since the judges deemed that several parts of the song had been published and performed as early as 2001. |
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In 2007, Rednex was put on sale on |
In 2007, Rednex was put on sale on eBAY. (starting at $1,500,000).<ref name="Billboard"/> |
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Rednex is also the world record holder for the world's longest song title:{{Fact|date=May 2007}}<!-- not sure this is true AT all --> |
Rednex is also the world record holder for the world's longest song title:{{Fact|date=May 2007}}<!-- not sure this is true AT all --> |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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'''Rednex''' is a [[bastardization]] of the word "[[redneck]]s". |
'''Rednex''' is a [[bastardization]] of the word "[[redneck]]s". |
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==Albums== |
==Albums== |
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* ''[[Sex & Violins]]'' ([[1995]]) |
* ''[[Sex & Violins]]'' ([[1995]]) |
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* ''[[Farm Out]]'' ([[2000]]) |
* ''[[Farm Out]]'' ([[2000]]) |
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==DVD== |
==DVD== |
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* ''[[The Best Of The West]]'' ([[2003]]) |
* ''[[The Best Of The West]]'' ([[2003]]) |
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Rednex is a Swedish manufactured band that had an international novelty hit with the song "Cotton Eye Joe" in 1994.
History
Rednex was initially the brainchild of Swedish producers Janne Ericsson, Örjan "Öban" Öberg, Pat Reiniz and Brian Reddyb.[1] [2] Shortly after the band's formation, Brian Reddyb left after irreconcilable differences between himself and Örjan "Öban" Öberg. The remaining three producers stayed on, and spent a considerable amount of time developing the brand. They decided to try mixing country music with eurodance. They reworked the traditional folk song, "Cotton-Eyed Joe", into a dance song and released it in 1994, to huge worldwide success. This started the Country House music fad which lasted for a few years afterward.
They recorded their songs with studio musicians, and a fake group of redneck role players to represent the group were put together. Over the years, these performers have come and gone, and as of 2006 there have been 11 different role players. Though they were not involved in the actual music making in the beginning, they are responsible for the Rednex image as a whole and thus are considered just as much part of the group as the actual musicians. In 2005 they started to play the music themselves as well taking over all vocal parts and the music production.
An album titled Sex & Violins followed the hit song, and Rednex went on to score other hits in Europe from that album (notably the uptempo "Old Pop In An Oak" and the ballad "Wish You Were Here"). However, "Cotton Eye Joe" remains their only U.S. hit as of 2006 (#25 on the Billboard Charts March 1995).
A follow up album entitled Farmout was released in 2000 and found much success in Europe. Their single "Spirit Of The Hawk" was the most successful, finding particular popularity in Germany.
In 2003, a greatest hits album was released entitled The Best Of The West, also known as Cotton Eyed Joe in some regions.
The group launched something of a minor comeback when they entered the song "Mama Take Me Home" in Semifinal 4 of the Swedish Melodifestivalen on 11 March 2006 in Gothenburg. They qualified for the final via the Second Chance Round, finishing an overall sixth in the final. The song "Mama Take Me Home" was subsequently released as a single in a few select European countries.
Their comeback continued as they released the single "Fe Fi (The Old Man Died)" in November 2006, after having performed it at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. It was surprisingly successful, reaching #4 in the Swedish Charts.
They also sang at the 2005 IAAF World Championships in Athletics, in Helsinki.
In 2007 they were going to take part in the Romanian national final in the preselection for Eurovision, together with the Romanian band Ro-Mania. The song planned for the performance was Well-o-Wee. However, Rednex was disqualified since the judges deemed that several parts of the song had been published and performed as early as 2001.
In 2007, Rednex was put on sale on eBAY. (starting at $1,500,000).[3]
Rednex is also the world record holder for the world's longest song title:[citation needed] The Sad But True Story Of Ray Mingus, The Lumberjack Of Bulk Rock City, And His Never Slacking Stribe In Exploiting The So Far Undiscovered Areas Of The Intention To Bodily Intercourse From The Opposite Species Of His Kind, During Intake Of All The Mental Condition That Could Be Derived From Fermentation [4]
Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Alexander Bard was a "behind-the-scenes" member of Rednex, but all such claims have been proven fallacious.:[citation needed]
Etymology
Rednex is a bastardization of the word "rednecks".
Albums
DVD
- Cotton Eye Joe 2002
- Spirit Of The Hawk
- Old Pop In An Oak
- Wish You Were Here
- The Way I Mate
- The Devil Went Down To Georgia
- Ride The Hurricane's Eye (Winnetoons Version)
- Hold Me For A While
- The Chase
- Cotton Eye Joe (Original Version)
- Rolling Home
- Wild And Free
- The Making Of "The Way I Mate"
- Behind The Scenes (German Language)
Singles
- "Cotton-Eye Joe" (1994)
- "Old Pop in an Oak" (1995)
- "Wish You Were Here" (1995)
- "Wild 'N Free" (1995)
- "Rolling Home" (1995)
- "Riding Alone" (1997)
- "The Way I Mate" (1999)
- "The Spirit Of The Hawk" (2000)
- "Hold Me For A While" (2000)
- "The Chase" (2001)
- "Cotton-Eyed Joe 2002" (2002)
- "Mama Take Me Home" (2006)
- "Fe Fi (The Old Man Died)" (2006)
References
- ^ Vodafone music downloads. Rednex. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
- ^ Am I Annoying Or Not Website. Rednex. Retrieved on 2007-07-01.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Billboardwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ swisscharts.com. REDNEX - THE SAD BUT TRUE STORY OF RAY MINGUS, THE LUMBERJACK OF BULK ROCK CITY, AND HIS NEVER SLAKING STRIBE IN EXPLOITING... (SONG). Retrieved on 2007-06-18.