Watch What Roles Has Winona Ryder Turned Down? . Career [ edit] In a 1991 lecture to the New Orleans Social Science History Association, Sybil Kein proposed the following translation from Yoruba and Creole: enn enn Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On April 17th 1965, the Dixie Cups performed "Iko Iko" on the ABC-TV program 'American Bandstand'. The song, under the original title "Jock-A-Mo", was written and released in 1953 as a single by Sugar Boy and his Cane Cutters but it failed to make the charts. Con un nombre de lo ms curioso se presenta la ms reciente de ellas, Iko Iko. "Iko Iko" became an international hit again twice more, the first being the Belle Stars in June 1982 and again with Captain Jack in 2001. Linguists and historians have proposed a variety of origins for the seemingly nonsensical chorus, suggesting that the words may come from a melange of cultures. And now we're shinin' bright like diamonds. Ena! "[1], In the 1990s, the Dixie Cups became aware that another group of people were claiming authorship of "Iko Iko". The practitioner, the horse, waves a flag representing a certain god to call that god into himself or herself. The Dixie Cups' version was the result of an unplanned jam in a New York City recording studio where they began an impromptu version of "Iko Iko", accompanying themselves with drumsticks on an aluminum chair, a studio ashtray and a Coke bottle. [18] Stern Show producer Richard Christy recorded the song, wrote music to accompany Beetlejuice's raw vocals, and then engineered it into the full song. [23] There was also a controversy around the share of potential profits from the song, and Green's manager at the time, Sean Rooney, got into an argument with Gary Dell'Abate, the executive producer of The Howard Stern Show, regarding the percentage share of the profits between Green and Christy. Really it was just like "Lawdy Miss Clawdy". It was produced by Jerry Wexler and Harold Battiste. Chaque amour fi nou wa na n (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Ok, I believe you! Captain Jack's version was a hit in several countries, reaching number 22 in Germany, number 62 in Switzerland and peaking at number 16 in Austria.[35]. On the bridge, a line from the Thunderbirds episode Ricochet is also heard on the remix. The "Iko Iko" story, is told by Dr. John in the liner notes to his 1972 album, Dr. John's Gumbo, in which he covers New Orleans R&B classics: The song was written and recorded back in the early 1950s by a New Orleans singer named James Crawford who worked under the name of Sugar Boy & the Cane Cutters. No credit card needed. Alternate scene: Green gave the acceptance speech with some direction from his manager that had to be stopped due to his lengthy, "incomprehensible rambling". Director Tim Burton Writers Seth Grahame-Smith David Katzenberg Michael McDowell Stars Jenna Ortega Michael Keaton See production, box office & company info In Production Add to Watchlist Added by 34.1K users Videos 1 At the time the song was at #63 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; four weeks later on May 16th, 1965 it would peak at #20 {for 2 weeks} and spent 10 weeks on the Top 100. Test your MusicIQ here! The Dixie Cups' version was later included on the soundtrack to the 1987 film The Big Easy. After their hit with \"Chapel of Love\", The Dixie Cups went on to release a number of hits including, \"People Say\" and \"You Should Have Seen the Way he Looked at Me\", continuing their success.\"Iko Iko\" tells the story of a parade collision between the \"tribes\" of Mardi Gras Indians and the traditional confrontation. ], Rigaud, Milo. Released as a single in March 1972 on Atco Records, his version of the song charted at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Interviewed in 2009, while cutting keys at his locksmiths shop, Crawford described. "Iko Iko" (/ako ako/) is a much-covered New Orleans song that tells of a parade collision between two tribes of Mardi Gras Indians and the traditional confrontation. In 2009, a version based on the Dixie Cups' was used in an ad for Lipton Rainforest Alliance Ice Tea. Iko Iko by Cyndi Lauper was written by Sugar Boy and was first recorded and released by Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters in 1954. a lookout for one band of Indians) encountering the "flag boy" or guidon carrier for another "tribe". Jock-A-Mo Lyrics [Intro] Iko, iko Iko iko an de Jock-a-mo fee lo an da de Jock-a-mo fee na ne [Verse 1] Oh, my spyboy met your spyboy Sittin' by the fire My spyboy told your spyboy "I'm. Beetlejuice Soundtrack (1988) & Complete List of Songs | WhatSong List of Songs Sweetheart from Venezuela Harry Belafonte 1 Adam removes a spider from his miniature model of the town and tosses it out the window; Barbara and Adam exchange gifts, then he kisses her. Cyndi Lauper released it on the album True Colors in 1986. Jacouman Fi na d, Code language! Day-o, day-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayMe say day, me say day-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeWork all night o. Crawford set phrases chanted by Mardi Gras Indians to music for the song. In 2002, he appeared in rapper N.O.R.E. [Chorus] Talkin' 'bout hey now (Hey now), hey now (Hey now) Iko iko an day (Ohh) Jockomo feena a dan day . Papa Ogou Jacoumon, I travel quite extensively. "Iko Iko Lyrics." [96] This chant to invoke the Voodoo mystre Ogou Shalodeh is similar to "Iko, Iko" in both pentameter and phones. Song: Harry Belafonte - Day-o (Banana Boat Song) Movie: Beetlejuice (1988)Watch FULL HD 1080p version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5lIEcbXpMLyrics:Day-o, Day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayMe say day, me say day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and me wan' go home Work all night on a drink a' rumDaylight come and me wan' go homeStack banana till the mornin' comeDaylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me bananaDaylight come and me wan' go homeCome, Mister tally man, tally me bananaDaylight come and me wan' go home Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH!Daylight come and me wan' go homeSix foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH!Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayDaylight come and me wan' go home A beautiful bunch a' ripe bananaDaylight come and me wan' go homeHide the deadly black tarantulaDaylight come and me wan' go home Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH!Glenn Shadix , Rest in Peace He threatens to "set the flag on fire". Iko Iko a nae Chakimo fina a na nae, chakimo fina nae A keia mamang gwele, step on the dancin' floor Hips be windin', DJ rewindin', take it to the island way Keio, baby mama, put on your dancin' shoes One drop it, pop it low now, take it to the max now Jammin' the small jam way Jammin' the small jam way My bestie and your bestie dancin' by the fire The song, under the original title "Jock-A-Mo", was written and released in 1953 as a single by Sugar Boy and his Cane Cutters but it failed to make the charts. [17], Green sang "This Is Beetle", also known as "The Beetlejuice Song", on The Howard Stern Show in late 2004. An interpretation in Louisiana Creole French is: Dancin' by di fire. [9], On the October 2, 2007, broadcast of The Howard Stern Show, Jerry O'Connell revealed that he knew Green while he was growing up. Iko iko a nae whoa. Dr. John performed the song during halftime of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans and again in 2014. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Hoist those guns a little higher! [10] Although the Dixie Cups denied that the two compositions were similar, the lawsuit resulted in a settlement in 1967 with Crawford making no claim to authorship or ownership of "Iko Iko",[11] but being credited 25% for public performances, such as on radio, of "Iko Iko" in the United States. All rights reserved. Jockamo means 'jester' in the old myth. more , Sheet Music - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Laughs - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Wedding - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Aftermath - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, End Credits - From "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Jump In Line (Shake, Shake Seora) - Beetlejuice/Soundtrack Version. Their ex-manager Joe Jones and his family filed a copyright registration in 1991, alleging that they wrote the song in 1963. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Somebody, help me! Ewes in particular are credited with bringing West African cultural influences like Vodun rites to Haiti and on to New Orleans. Crawford's rationale for the settlement was motivated by years of legal battles with no royalties. Lester Green (born June 2, 1968),[2] better known as Beetlejuice, is an American entertainer and actor. I'm a graduate of the Harvard business school. That same year he made an appearance on WCW Nitro where, dressed as Superman, he confronted Jeff Jarrett backstage, who then proceeded to hit Green over the head with a guitar after calling Jarrett "Slap Nuts. "Secrets of Voodoo", San Francisco:City Lights Books, (1985 English translation of 1953 French edition), James "Sugar Boy" Crawford and his Cane Cutters, "BackTalk with James "Sugar Boy" Crawford", "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada", "Iko Iko. 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PDF The Dixie Cups had learned "Iko, Iko" from hearing the Hawkins sisters' grandmother sing it,[4] but they knew little about the origin of the song and so the original authorship credit went to the members, Barbara Ann Hawkins, her sister Rosa Lee Hawkins, and their cousin Joan Marie Johnson. I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU'RE TALKING TO A DEAD GUY NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK? Aku Aku nde Green rose to prominence in 1999 due to his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, becoming a member of Stern's Wack Pack. Jacouman urges it; we will wait. Their song is in the opening scene of the 1988 film. The single was produced by Tom Newman. Beetlejuice: Directed by Tim Burton. La chanson, originalement intitule Jock-A-Mo, a t crite en 1953 par James "Sugar Boy" Crawford La Nouvelle-Orlans. [20][22] Initially, Stern was unable to broadcast this recording on his Sirius Satellite Radio program because CBS Radio owned the copyright to all of Stern's shows from K-Rock. [1], James Crawford, gave a 2002 interview with OffBeat Magazine discussing the song's meaning:[1], Interviewer: How did you construct 'Jock-A-Mo?'. It's a very good year. [25], In June 2008, film director Michael Bay intended for Green to cameo in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), but Green reportedly was difficult to direct and so Bay opted not to have him appear. Iko Iko est une chanson de La Nouvelle-Orlans qui raconte la confrontation des parades de deux tribus d'Indiens de Mardi gras. 1676. [3], His international breakthrough came with a cover of "Iko Iko", originally recorded by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford in 1953 and popularised by The Dixie Cups, Dr. John, Captain Jack amongst others. With Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Annie McEnroe, Maurice Page. However, in May 2006, Stern, Sirius, and CBS reached an agreement to sell the rights for all his K-Rock broadcasts to Sirius, thus enabling Stern to play the song. In 1967, as part of a lawsuit settlement between Crawford and the Dixie Cups, the trio were given part songwriting credit for the song. They reached #20 on the US Billboard charts in 1965 with their version.This performance was recorded live at Little Darlin's Rock 'n' Roll Palace, in Kissimmee, Florida. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Ok, I believe you! In 1967, as part of a lawsuit settlement between "Sugar Boy" James Crawford and the Dixie Cups, the trio were given part songwriting credit for the song. 2022 WhatSong Soundtracks. [13] The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the jury verdict and sanctioned Joe Jones.[14]. The scene were Adam attempts to leave the house after him and his wife die is different. He notes that the phrase ayekooften doubled as ayeko, ayekois a popular chant meaning 'well done', or 'congratulations' among the Akan and Ewe people in modern-day Togo, Ghana, and Benin. Extra Scenes: Jane tries to tell Adam about the offer she received for his house; Adam tells Barbara he needs to head into town. [Cafarelli, Carl (April 25, 1997). [19] The key lyrics to the song are, "This is Beetle, he's bad as can, and he knows he's the best. Chickasaw words chokma ('it's good') and finha ('very'), Creole an dan dy from French Creole an dans dy ('at the back'), and the Creole ane from the French anne ('year'). He then began working as an R&B and reggae pop singer and has released several singles since 2002. The original music video uses the 1989 remix which samples Woo! [17] A remix of the single was released in 2007, and Natasha's version enjoyed a resurgence in 2014 when it was included on the soundtrack to the highest-grossing Italian film of 2014, A Boss in the Living Room (Un Boss in Salotto).[18]. [12] Joe Jones successfully licensed "Iko Iko" outside of North America. Now here is another that is mostly thought to be just a single phrase that is actually 4 different phrases with . Sign up free 0:00 0:00 Company About Jobs For the Record Communities It was later added alongside the TikTok dance into the video game Fortnite Battle Royale. "Iko Iko" was like a victory chant that the Indians would shout. All our love made it happen. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Ok, I believe you! Watch Beetlejuice: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Extras: Shop Till You Freak). Think you know music? (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Somebody, help me! Day-o, day-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayMe say day, me say day-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeWork all night on a drink of rumDaylight come and me wan' go homeStack banana 'til de mornin' comeDaylight come and me wan' go homeCome, mister tally man, tally me bananaDaylight come and me wan' go homeCome, mister tally man, tally me bananaDaylight come and me wan' go homeLift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunchDaylight come and me wan' go homeSix foot, seven foot, eight foot bunchDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day-oDaylight come and me wan' go homeDay, me say day, me say day, me say dayDaylight come and me wan' go homeA beautiful bunch o' ripe bananaDaylight come The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. The most successful charting version in the UK was recorded by the Scottish singer Natasha (full name Natasha England), whose version reached number 10 on the UK singles chart in 1982. [15] Natasha's single was one of two competing versions of "Iko Iko" in the Official Singles Chart Top 40 of week ending 19 June 1982,[16] a chart run-down which saw Natasha at number 24, eleven places higher than the version released by The Belle Stars on Stiff Records. [93] Both groups were frequently taken in the slave trade, often through Haiti to Louisiana. "Iko Iko" became an international hit again twice more, the first being the Belle Stars in June 1982 and again with Captain Jack in 2001. more , Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr. (born November 21, 1940), better known by the stage name Dr. John (also Dr. John Creaux, or Dr. John the Night Tripper), is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, whose music combines blues, pop, jazz as well as zydeco, boogie woogie and rock and roll. In the end, he stated, "I don't even know if I really am getting my just dues. Musicologist Ned Sublette has backed the idea that the chorus might have roots in Haitian slave culture, considering that the rhythms of Mardi Gras Indians are nearly indistinguishable from the Haitian Kata rhythm. The music video features scenes from the Rain Man movie as well as Belle Stars lead singer Jennie McKeown wearing a black outfit with blue dangling treble clefs and bleach blond dreadlocks. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Whooooa!Shake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake your body lineShake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake it all the timeWork, work, work, Senora! Finally there is an extra 2 minute scene at the end were we see Lydia riding her bike home from school and her parents talking to Jane on the phone telling her they do not want to sell the house. Chaque amour fi na n, Hey now! What does it mean? It was released on E-Park Records. That same year he would make a cameo appearance as himself in Scary Movie 2, depicted as the brain of Marlon Wayans' stoner character Shorty Meeks. Crawford: It came from two Indian chants that I put music to. A workprint of the film surfaced with some added/alternate scenes. [original research?]. Iko Iko written by Frank Zander, Klaus Zufall, Ren Marcard English Milk Shake written by Edgard Poas Portuguese Iko Iko written by Barbara Anne Hawkins, Joan Marie Johnson, Rosa Lee Hawkins English Hjku, hjku written by Eduard Kremar Czech Aikoo aikoo written by Kari Tuomisaari Finnish [94], Louisiana Voodoo practitioners would recognize many aspects of the song as being about spirit possession. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Whoa!Shake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake your body lineShake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake it all the time (Whoa)Work, work, work, Senora,Work your body line (Yep)Work, work, work, Senora,Work it all the timeSenora, she's a sensationThe reason for aviationAnd fellas, you got to watch itWhen she wind up, she bottom,She go like a rocketOk, I believe you! "Iko Iko" became an international hit twice more, the first being the Belle Stars in June 1982 and again with Captain Jack in 2001. Hits include "I Wanna Give You Some Lovin'", "Better Off", "One Night With You", "Much Love", "Fire", "In Love with U", "Runaway", "Tell Me", "Reminiscing", "Rain of Morobe" and others. from Lyn Collins's Think (About It). Green then interrupted Jarrett's WCW Championship match before being pummeled by the wrestler in the ring. [6], Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:17, "NRJ France: Justin Wellington biographie", "New Around the World: Justin Wellington & Small Jam Bring New Orleans Classic 'Iko Iko' to Global Charts", "PNG New Update: Justin Wellington set to release new tracks (23 April 2021)", "NRJ France: NRJ Music Awards: Qui sont les nomms", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Wellington&oldid=1140849215, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:17. "[20] The song, which Green created spontaneously in the recording studio, has been covered by the rock band Staind,[21] who included the song on special editions of their album Chapter V. On September 19, 2005, Blues Traveler played their version of "This Is Beetle" on The Howard Stern Show. The Belle Stars version was also included in the 1997 film Knockin' on Heaven's Door[25] and The Hangover in 2009. "Iko Iko" lyrics The Dixie Cups Lyrics "Iko Iko" My grandma and your grandma Were sittin' by the fire My grandma told your grandma "I'm gonna set your flag on fire" Talkin' 'bout Hey now (hey now) Hey now (hey now) Iko, Iko, an day (oh) Jocomo fee no an dan day Jocomo fee nan nay Look at my king All dressed in red Iko, Iko, an day Garden Aud., Vancouver Canada, Robert F. 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He is most famous for his version of "Iko Iko" as "Iko Iko (My Bestie)"[2] He has released three studio albums. Man Smart (Woman Smarter) Harry Belafonte 5 Setting a flag on fire is a curse. Ogou Shalodeh. Many of them were musicians, gamblers, hustlers and pimps. It's very good at the rear I was just trying to write a catchy song. Interviewer: Listeners wonder what 'Jock-A-Mo' means. It received worldwide attention as part of the social platform TikTok challenge. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. This is a great movie to simply watch and enjoy--no need to think or analyze--just enjoy the silliness and cool factor of this nice film. Create a SoundCloud account Released by: RCA Records Label Release date: 3 June 2019 P-line: 2021 JW Music under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The Geffen Company logo is accompanied by a ghoulish version of the Banana Boat song (sung by the film's composer. [13] The jury returned a unanimous verdict on March 6, 2002, affirming that the Dixie Cups were the only writers of "Iko Iko" and granting them more money than they were seeking. w & m Rosa Lee Hawkins, Barbara Anne Hawkins & Joan Marie Johnson", "Iko-Iko / words & music by Joe Jones, Sharon Jones, Marilyn Jones, Jessie", "United States Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit - FILED - August 29, 2003 - Charles R. 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See production, box office & company info, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. [24], Throughout his career Green also participated in amateur boxing matches with other little people. The song was originally called 'Jockamo,' and it has a lot of Creole patois in it. The Dixie Cups learned the song from their grandmother singing it. All our love made our king be born Yeah! A music video was used to promote the single. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Up the chimney! After the Dixie Cups version of "Iko Iko" was a hit in 1965, they and their record label, Red Bird Records, were sued by James Crawford, who claimed that "Iko Iko" was the same as his composition "Jock-a-mo". Crawford himself states that he has no idea what the words mean, and that he originally sang the phrase "Chock-a-mo", but the title was misheard by Chess Records and Checker Records president Leonard Chess, who misspelled it as "Jock-a-mo" for the record's release. 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