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|Name = Rednex |Name = Rednex
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|Img_capt = The Rednex |Img_capt = The Rednex
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|Background = group_or_band |Background = group_or_band
|Alias = |Alias =
|Origin = ] |Origin = {{flag|Sweden}}
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|Years_active = ] — present |Years_active = ] — present
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'''Rednex''' is a ] manufactured ] that had an international novelty hit with the song "]" in ]. '''Rednex''' is a ] ] ] that had an international novelty hit with the song "]" in ].


== History == == History ==
⚫ Rednex was initially the brainchild of Swedish producers ], ], ] and ].<ref name="Vodafone Music Downloads Site">Vodafone music downloads. . Retrieved on ].</ref> <ref name="amiannoyingornot.com">Am I Annoying Or Not Website. . Retrieved on ].</ref> Shortly after the band's formation, ] left after irreconcilable differences between himself and ]. The remaining three producers stayed on, and spent a considerable amount of time developing the brand. They decided to try mixing ] with ]. They reworked the traditional ], "]", into a ] and released it in ], to huge worldwide success. This started the Country House music fad which lasted for a few years afterward.


⚫ Rednex was initially the brainchild of Swedish producers ], ], and ],<ref name="Billboard">Billboard.biz (2007-05-14). . Retrieved on ].</ref> who decided to try mixing ] with ]. The name "Rednex" was chosen as a misspelling of the word "]s". They reworked the traditional ] "]" into a ] and released it in ], to huge worldwide success. This started the Country House music fad which lasted for a few years afterward.
⚫ They recorded their songs with ]s, and a fake group of ] 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 ]s, and a group of ] role players to represent the group were put together. Over the years, these performers have come and gone, and as of 2007 there have been 15 different role players. Though they were not involved in the actual music making in the beginning,( except for female vocalists , which always sang on the records) they are responsible for the Rednex image and live shows, as a whole and thus are considered just as much part of the group as the actual musicians.
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 ] hit as of 2006 (#25 on the Billboard Charts March 1995). An album titled ''Sex & Violins'' ( the first album)followed the hit song, and Rednex went on to score other hits in Europe from that album (notably the up-tempo "Old Pop In An Oak" and the ballad "Wish You Were Here"). However, "Cotton Eye Joe" remains their only ] hit as of 2006 (#25 on the Billboard Charts March 1995).


A follow up album entitled '']'' 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 '']'' 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 '']'', also known as ] in some regions. In 2001,''THE CHASE'' single was released, charting in Germany, and a further top 30 position was earned in Austria , later with the release of Cotton eye Joe 2002. In 2003, a greatest hits album was released entitled '']''.It contained a selection of the hits mentioned above,( the original versions) plus new material recorded by Singer 'Scarlet'.

The first female vocalist was Mary Joe ( who sang vocals on sex and violins)and the second was Whippy, ( singing on farm out)the third who joined in 2000 was Scarlet( singing on best of west),End of 2004, Scarlet left to persue a solo career and now works with Top DJS , LIKE Jan Wayne & Jekyll & Hyde. So to kick off the 2005 season Mary Joe returned.Old members , Crock, Dagger and Ace still remained with the group, till later being replaced or leaving , due to disagreements within the group.


The group launched something of a minor comeback when they entered the song "Mama Take Me Home" in Semifinal 4 of the Swedish ] on ] ] in ]. 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. The group launched something of a minor comeback when they entered the song "Mama Take Me Home" in Semifinal 4 of the Swedish ] on ] ] in ]. 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.
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In 2007 they were going to take part in the Romanian national final in the preselection for ], together with the Romanian band Ro-Mania. The song planned for the performance was ]. 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 ], together with the Romanian band Ro-Mania. The song planned for the performance was ]. 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).<ref name="Billboard"/> In 2007, Rednex was put on sale on eBAY, starting at $1,500,000.<ref name="Billboard"/>


In 2006, Old members Scarlet, Dagger, Crock, Joe Cagg reunited and formed Rednex Tribute to pay thanx to the fans , for the time shared with them.In 2007 Ace also joined. Founder of Rednex Ranis Edenberg( aka pat reinez) gave his full blessing.
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 -->
⚫ 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 <ref name="swisscharts">swisscharts.com. . Retrieved on ].</ref>


⚫ Rednex is also the world record holder for the world's longest song title:<ref> Accessed July 25, 2007.</ref> "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".<ref name="swisscharts">swisscharts.com. . Retrieved on ].</ref>
Conspiracy theorists have claimed that ] was a "behind-the-scenes" member of Rednex, but all such claims have been proven fallacious.:{{Fact|date=June 2007}}


==Etymology== == Discography ==
⚫ === Albums ===

'''Rednex''' is a ] of the word "]s".

⚫ ==Albums==
* '']'' (]) * '']'' (])
* '']'' (]) * '']'' (])

==DVD== === 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== === Singles ===
* "]" (1994) * "]" (1994)
* "]" (1995) * "]" (1995)
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Revision as of 16:55, 16 November 2007

Rednex
Musical artist

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, and Pat Reiniz, who decided to try mixing country music with eurodance. The name "Rednex" was chosen as a misspelling of the word "rednecks". 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 group of redneck role players to represent the group were put together. Over the years, these performers have come and gone, and as of 2007 there have been 15 different role players. Though they were not involved in the actual music making in the beginning,( except for female vocalists , which always sang on the records) they are responsible for the Rednex image and live shows, as a whole and thus are considered just as much part of the group as the actual musicians. An album titled Sex & Violins ( the first album)followed the hit song, and Rednex went on to score other hits in Europe from that album (notably the up-tempo "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 2001,THE CHASE single was released, charting in Germany, and a further top 30 position was earned in Austria , later with the release of Cotton eye Joe 2002. In 2003, a greatest hits album was released entitled The Best Of The West.It contained a selection of the hits mentioned above,( the original versions) plus new material recorded by Singer 'Scarlet'.

The first female vocalist was Mary Joe ( who sang vocals on sex and violins)and the second was Whippy, ( singing on farm out)the third who joined in 2000 was Scarlet( singing on best of west),End of 2004, Scarlet left to persue a solo career and now works with Top DJS , LIKE Jan Wayne & Jekyll & Hyde. So to kick off the 2005 season Mary Joe returned.Old members , Crock, Dagger and Ace still remained with the group, till later being replaced or leaving , due to disagreements within the group.

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.

In 2006, Old members Scarlet, Dagger, Crock, Joe Cagg reunited and formed Rednex Tribute to pay thanx to the fans , for the time shared with them.In 2007 Ace also joined. Founder of Rednex Ranis Edenberg( aka pat reinez) gave his full blessing.

Rednex is also the world record holder for the world's longest song title: "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".

Discography

Albums

DVD

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

  1. ^ Billboard.biz (2007-05-14). Rednex On Sale For $1.5 Million. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
  2. World's longest Song title. Accessed July 25, 2007.
  3. 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.

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