On this page, you'll learn where this famous Rednex song originated.
http://www.mentalfloss.com/article/8...cotton-eye-joe

Nina Simone's version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VYJ7L-eTds

Rednex Discography - They were huge in 95 but actually had many hits other than the 2 they are most famous for.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rednex_discography

I wonder what other songs originated in a similar manner. I guess Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush could be one!

Sex and Voilins is one of the best albums of the 1990s, skim through it Wish You Were Here is stunning and track 8 must have one of the longest track names ever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sfm5KW7OH0

I really...really...doubt that

Heathcliff was black and was used as a servant for a while too. Infact, he left for a while and returned so "where do you go cotton eye joe" and Wuthering Heights are a lot more similar than we think!

I have no idea what is happening here.....

His race is never mentioned in the book, Emily just calls him dark as he had dark hair and eyes. Could have been Spanish. Its only recent years suddenly the idea came about he was black. Emily never intended that.

Except it's about Cathy....."it's me Cathy, I've come home"

Dear me...

My favourite version of this song is by Terry Callier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD4G...L1ZtA3pDrvcEt3

Yes, but Heathcliff absconds for a while too.

Tenuous at best....I'll leave you to it