I betcha five dollars he'll kill you dead Jock-a-mo fee na-n Talkin' 'bout, Hey now! The Dixie Cups' version was later included on the soundtrack to the 1987 film The Big Easy. [29], In February 2021, Green made his first appearance on The Howard Stern Show in over five years. This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house.This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house.This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house. In 2009, a version based on the Dixie Cups' was used in an ad for Lipton Rainforest Alliance Ice Tea. Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Main Titles - From "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Travel Music - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Book! [4][5] His version makes various changes to the lyrics of the verses, and has its own original sections, but keeps the chorus the same. [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. I'm a graduate of the Harvard business school. Think you know music? There is more to the scene where the adults search the attic for the ghosts were we see the desert monster trying to eat Adam and Barbra as they hang from the attic window. Test your MusicIQ here! ], Rigaud, Milo. An interpretation in Louisiana Creole French is: He has also appeared in such feature films as Bubble Boy (2001) and Scary Movie 2 (2001). - My grand-ma told Your grand-ma: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."-- Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! It was released on E-Park Records. [28][user-generated source] Additionally, videos and compilations of Green are popular on sites such as YouTube, Reddit, and Facebook, with many of these videos receiving millions of views. "Iko Iko" () 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 the UK, a version recorded by Scottish singer Natasha England in 1982 made it to the top 10. [95], Haitian ethnologist Milo Rigaud published a transcription in 1953 of a Voodoo chant, "Crabigne Nago". "[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 Geffen Company logo is accompanied by a ghoulish version of the Banana Boat song (sung by the film's composer. The man in red, who is being sent to kill, would likely be possessed by a vengeful Petwo spirit. Lydia and the Maitlands celebrate the A she got on her math test; Delia shows Charles her new sculpture; Betelgeuse steals the number from a guy in the waiting room and ends up with a shrunken head. Lester Green (born June 2, 1968),[2] better known as Beetlejuice, is an American entertainer and actor. [7] Sean Rooney died in 2009[8] and management of Green's career would fall to his brother, Bobby Rooney. Ena! My flag boy told your flag boy "I'm gonna set your flag on fire." Talkin' 'bout, Hey now! The Belle Stars version was also included in the 1997 film Knockin' on Heaven's Door[25] and The Hangover in 2009. Green gave the acceptance speech with some direction from his manager that had to be stopped due to his lengthy, "incomprehensible rambling". Yeah! In 1972, Dr. John had a minor hit with his version of "Iko Iko". It was produced by Jerry Wexler and Harold Battiste. [5] He is the second youngest of six children by his mother Lillie and was raised in the Marion Section of Jersey City, New Jersey. [10], Green made his debut on The Howard Stern Show on July 14, 1999, making an appearance with Frank "Third Degree" Burns, another midget, while Rooney was promoting his dwarf tossing business. 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. Another member of Stern's Wack Pack, Matthew McGrory, also appeared alongside Green. Dr. John performed the song during halftime of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans and again in 2014. Jacouman causes it; we will be emancipated I-ko, I-ko, un-day. I just put them together and made a song out of them. New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John covered "Iko Iko" in 1972 for his fifth studio album Dr. John's Gumbo. Man Smart (Woman Smarter) Harry Belafonte 5 Your bestie say she wan' party. Lydia's dancing scene is shorter in this version, and there is no scene with Beetlejuice in the waiting room. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Whoa!Shake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake your body line, whoa!Shake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake it all the timeWork, work, work, Senora,Work your body lineWork, work, work, Senora,Work it all the timeYou can talk about Cha-ChaTango, Waltz, or the RumbaSenora's dance has no titleYou jump in the saddleHold on to de bridleOk, I believe you! [17], Green sang "This Is Beetle", also known as "The Beetlejuice Song", on The Howard Stern Show in late 2004. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Rock your body, child! Ewes in particular are credited with bringing West African cultural influences like Vodun rites to Haiti and on to New Orleans. Justin Wellington sometimes also known by the initials JW (born January 11, 1978) is a Papua New Guinean singer[1] presenting a blend of pop, reggae, R&B, dancehall and island music. It was covered by Cowboy Mouth featuring the Bonerama Horns, Andy Lee Lang, Natasha [GB], Robin Sylar and other artists. [4] After their producers cleaned up the track and added the backup vocals, bass and drums to the song, the single was then released in March 1965. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Justin Wellington and Small Jam; "Iko, Iko Traditional Mardis Gras Indian Call", History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice), Ladies and Gentlemen the Grateful Dead, Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72, Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings, Winterland June 1977: The Complete Recordings, Family Dog at the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 4/18/70, 30 Trips Around the Sun: The Definitive Live Story 19651995, Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, CA 11/10/1967, July 29 1966, P.N.E. Oh no! Aku Aku nde 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. Beetlejuice: Directed by Tim Burton. 's music video for the song "Grimey"[15] and was featured on three songs on the hip-hop group Smut Peddlers' 2001 debut album, Porn Again, on the tracks "Beetlejuice Intro", "Pimpology by Beetlejuice", and "Beetlejuice Outtakes"[16] on Rawkus Records. "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. [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. 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 Beetlejuice (1988)set to Harry Belafonte Jump In The Line(1961)Lyrics:Shake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake your body lineShake, shake, shake, Senora,Shake it all the timeWork, work, work, Senora,Work your body lineWork, work, work, Senora,Work it all the timeMy girl's name is SenoraI tell you friends, I adore herAnd when she dances, oh brother!She's a hurricane in all kinds of weatherOk, I believe you! He was nominated for "International Revelation of the Year" during the 2021 NRJ Music Awards. 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 song was originally called 'Jockamo,' and it has a lot of Creole patois in it. [12] Joe Jones successfully licensed "Iko Iko" outside of North America. [30], In February 2022, Green's manager launched an NFT on the Goldin's Auction platform, which allowed the winning bidder to receive a physical rookie card signed by Green as well as a video of Green telling his life story. [23] Stern and his production staff recreated many of the more popular segments from his days on K-Rock, but attempts to recreate "This Is Beetle" were unsuccessful. It's very good at the rear Cyndi Lauper released it on the album True Colors in 1986. 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. A comparison of the two recordings demonstrates the shared lyric and melody between the two songs, though the arrangements are different in tempo, instrumentation and harmony. Like the rhythms of a toy factory, the tempo hurtles forward: "The Fly" is industrious and exhilarating, while "The Incantation" sounds like acid-damaged . It is Mardi Gras music, and the Shaweez was one of many Mardi Gras groups who dressed up in far out Indian costumes and came on as Indian tribes. [3] He has also appeared in such feature films as Bubble Boy (2001) and Scary Movie 2 (2001). 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. Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On April 17th 1965, the Dixie Cups performed "Iko Iko" on the ABC-TV program 'American Bandstand'. In 1967, as part of a lawsuit settlement between Crawford and the Dixie Cups, the trio were given part songwriting credit for the song. All our love made our king be born In 1972, Dr. John had a minor hit with his version of "Iko Iko". This version of the film runs around 2 minutes shorter than the theater release, has a few extra scenes and is missing some others, is in black and white, and has a time-code on the bottom. Green rose to prominence in 1999 due to his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, becoming a member of Stern's Wack Pack. The scene were Adam attempts to leave the house after him and his wife die is different. 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. 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". Jock a mo fee na ey. PDF - 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. The song, under the original title "Jock-A-Mo", was written and released in 1953 as a single by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford and his Cane Cutters but it failed to make the charts. A workprint of the film surfaced with some added/alternate scenes. Setting a flag on fire is a curse. What is the Spanish language plot outline for Beetlejuice 2? Dancin' by di fire. You may al read more Similar Artists Play all 4,986 listeners 1,459 listeners 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. 2022 WhatSong Soundtracks. Jock a mo fee no ai na ney. The image, uploaded to his official Instagram account in 2016, shows him eating while sitting at a table looking at something out of frame. An adaptation by Papua New Guinea artist Justin Wellington under the title "Iko Iko (My Bestie)" featuring the Solomon Island duo Small Jam became an international hit in 2021 after a successful TikTok challenge. What does it mean? An electronic band consisting of Chris Martin, Dan Keeling and Kirk Degiorgio. The song first became popular in 1965 by girl group The Dixie Cups, who scored an international hit with "Iko Iko". No credit card needed. The single was produced by Udo Niebergall and Eric Sneo. The Dixie Cups learned the song from their grandmother singing it. [27], Green's likeness is a popular internet meme called a "reaction image Macro". Small Jam, "Iko Iko (My Bestie) (Summer 2021 Version)" (with an alternative music video), "Iko Iko (My Bestie) - Justin Wellington &, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 22:53. He is most famous for his version of "Iko Iko" as "Iko Iko (My Bestie)" [2] He has released three studio albums. The tribes used to hang out on Claiborne Avenue and used to get juiced up there getting ready to perform and 'second line' in their own special style during Mardi Gras. "Iko Iko" is typically yelled with higher emphasis on the second Iko, and roughly means " Pay Attention, PAY ATTENTION!" It expresses the importance of the message given from the speaker much like firmly striking a gavel in court. 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 Then after her mother yells at her and blames her for cutting holes in her sheets Lydia runs upstairs and tries to convince her dad the pictures are real. Crawford: It came from two Indian chants that I put music to. Adam works on the cemetery portion of his model as Barbara complains about their lack of knowledge of the afterlife; Jane and her daughter stop by the house and Adam fails to get their attention; [0:52] haunted dinner party. It was originally released several years earlier on Stiff Records in 1982 as a single in the UK, where it peaked at a modest number 35 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1982. The German Eurodance act Captain Jack recorded a cover version of "Iko Iko" for their fourth studio album, Top Secret in 2001. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The song was originally recorded by and released as a single in November 1953 by James Crawford as "Sugar Boy and his Cane Cutters", on Checker Records (Checker 787). Sign up free 0:00 0:00 Company About Jobs For the Record Communities / Obituaries - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) [From "Beetlejuice"], Enter "The Family" / Sand Worm Planet - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, The Fly - From The "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack, Lydia Discovers? All rights reserved. Iko Iko (My Bestie) - song and lyrics by Justin Wellington, Small Jam | Spotify Home Search Your Library Create Playlist Privacy Center Cookies Cookies Preview of Spotify Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. I was just trying to write a catchy song. Interviewer: Listeners wonder what 'Jock-A-Mo' means. This version has 4 major differences: [26] In 2009, Green was featured in his own five-episode reality television show entitled This is Beetle on the Howard TV. [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. [5] The Dixie Cups scored an international hit single with "Iko Iko" in May 1965 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart where their version peaked at number 20 and spent 10 weeks on the Top 100. This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house. [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. In 1972, Dr. John had a minor hit with his version of "Iko Iko". "Iko Iko" became an international hit twice more, the first being the Belle Stars in June 1982 and again with Captain Jack in 2001. [6] Green was discovered in a neighborhood bar by Sean Rooney who became his manager. Hey now! (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! "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. Another possible translation interprets the third and fourth lines as:[92]. (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Somebody, help me! "Iko Iko" was like a victory chant that the Indians would shout. Their song is in the opening scene of the 1988 film. 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]. In a 1991 lecture to the New Orleans Social Science History Association, Sybil Kein proposed the following translation from Yoruba and Creole: enn enn What is the name of this song/musical score? Grab your shoes then we'll two by two. . [7][11] Stern immediately took a liking to Beetlejuice and saw his potential for stardom, calling him a "once in a lifetime guest". [1], James Crawford, gave a 2002 interview with OffBeat Magazine discussing the song's meaning:[1], Interviewer: How did you construct 'Jock-A-Mo?'. Talkin' 'bout hey now (hey now), hey now (hey now) Iko Iko a nae (whoa) Chakimo fina a na nae, chakimo fina nae (Lemme take it from here) Solomon girl, straight up right hoochie mama Make we party non-stop in a island banda Swing those hips and back it up to me ragga A chance fi party ladies, do the Dougie Dougie I'm jammin' island reggae . 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 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. Papua New Guinean singer Justin Wellington recorded his version of "Iko Iko" in 2017, featuring Solomon Islands group Small Jam. Jockamo means 'jester' in the old myth. He is most famous for his version of "Iko Iko" as "Iko Iko (My Bestie)"[2] He has released three studio albums. "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. Interviewed in 2009, while cutting keys at his locksmiths shop, Crawford described. The film ends with a final exterior shot of the house. Watch What Roles Has Winona Ryder Turned Down? Jacouman Fi na Iko Iko Lyrics My grand-ma and your grand-ma were Sit-tin' by the fire. What's this I hear about a ton of rewrites on the script. [94], Louisiana Voodoo practitioners would recognize many aspects of the song as being about spirit possession. Green portrayed a fictional character in the 2001 cult comedy film Bubble Boy named Lil' Zip, a member of a freak show that Jake Gyllenhaal's character Jimmy Livingston meets. [14] During the 2000 United States Senate election in New York, Green appeared in a "Beetlejuice for Senate" parody campaign ad created for The Howard Stern Show. Beetlejuice Edit Day-O Traditional, lyrics by William A. Attaway and Irving Burgie [Incorrectly credited as written by William A. Attaway & Irving Burgie (as Lord Burgess)] Performed by Harry Belafonte Courtesy of RCA Records Man Smart, Woman Smarter Written by Norman Span Performed by Harry Belafonte Courtesy of RCA Records (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Ok, I believe you! 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. [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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. Talkin' hey now hey now hey now hey now. Beetlejuice: Ah. It received worldwide attention as part of the social platform TikTok challenge. The single features Dave Lastie on tenor saxophone. Alternate scene: It was produced by Jerry Wexler and Harold Battiste. from Lyn Collins's Think (About It). (Jump in the line, rock your body in time)Whoa!Shake, shake, shake, SenoraShake your body lineWork, work, work, SenoraWork it all the timeDance, dance, dance, SenoraDance it all the timeWork, work, work, SenoraWork it all the timeSenora dances CalypsoLeft to right is the tempoAnd when she gets the sensationShe go up in the air, come down in slow motionOk, I believe you! He then began working as an R&B and reggae pop singer and has released several singles since 2002. A music video was used to promote the single. [93] Both groups were frequently taken in the slave trade, often through Haiti to Louisiana. Papa Ogou Jacoumon, 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. 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'). ida n de Justin Wellington sometimes also known by the initials JW (born January 11, 1978) is a Papua New Guinean singer [1] presenting a blend of pop, reggae, R&B, dancehall and island music. Now here is another that is mostly thought to be just a single phrase that is actually 4 different phrases with . The song also charted highly in Ireland, Israel and New Zealand. Iko iko a nae whoa. 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. Liki, liki ! 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. The single was produced by Tom Newman. New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John covered "Iko Iko" in 1972 for his fifth studio album Dr. John's Gumbo. Lester Green (born June 2, 1968), better known as Beetlejuice, is an American entertainer and actor.Green rose to prominence in 1999 due to his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, becoming a member of Stern's Wack Pack.He was named the greatest Wack Packer of all time in 2015. 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. Iko Iko est une chanson de La Nouvelle-Orlans qui raconte la confrontation des parades de deux tribus d'Indiens de Mardi gras. There is an added scene were Lydia is developing the pictures she took of Adam and Barbra. He was named the greatest Wack Packer of all time in 2015. 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