# "Iko Iko" - what's a flag boy? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 14, 2005, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193 "2005-10-14T06:04:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/21 "2005-10-14T22:06:03Z")
> [@Cisco](#): > > I thought it was “Aiko Aiko”. Didn’t The Grateful Dead and/or Jerry Garcia do it, too? They did, yes. > [@Dogzilla](#): > > Just wanted to say (and I’m starting my campaign with this post right here): Where is the Internet Music Database? > **[AllMusic | Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands](https://www.allmusic.com/)** > > AllMusic provides comprehensive music info including reviews and biographies. Get recommendations for new music to listen to, stream or own. ---
**Author:** ![Caprese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9a28c/32.png) [@Caprese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caprese)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/22 "2005-10-14T22:30:53Z")
Warren Zevon did a version as well. ---
**Author:** ![Dogzilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@Dogzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dogzilla)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/23 "2005-10-14T22:39:38Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > [www.allmusic.com](http://www.allmusic.com) Oh, bless your heart. Thank you! :: Gives Marley23 a big smooch on the cheek :: ---
**Author:** ![akira5822](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@akira5822](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/akira5822)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/24 "2005-10-14T22:47:25Z")
Who performed the version that runs diring the opening credits of “The Big Easy”??? ---
**Author:** ![akira5822](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@akira5822](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/akira5822)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/25 "2005-10-14T22:48:27Z")
**arrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggg** during ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/26 "2005-10-14T22:49:31Z")
> [@Dogzilla](#): > > Oh, bless your heart. Thank you! > > :: Gives Marley23 a big smooch on the cheek :: …aw, shucks?.. ---
**Author:** ![Cardinal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal/32/4000_2.png) [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/27 "2005-10-15T02:25:55Z")
> [@akira5822](#): > > Who performed the version that runs during the opening credits of “The Big Easy”??? [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com) to the rescue: “IKO IKO” Performed by THE DIXIE CUPS Composed by BARBARA HAWKINS, ROSA HAWKINS, JOAN JOHNSON, JESSIE THOMAS, MARILYN JONES, SHARON JONES, JOE JONES ---
**Author:** ![Cardinal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal/32/4000_2.png) [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/28 "2005-10-15T02:27:00Z")
Well, as if it matters, that was actually. [www.imdb.com](http://www.imdb.com). ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/29 "2005-10-15T05:30:42Z")
> [@danceswithcats](#): > > After hearing the Dixie Cups on NPR a week or so ago, I submitted a query to Cecil asking for a translation of the Afro-Cajun patois. Maybe this thread will attract his attention. Wasn’t that a great interview? I really enjoyed it! ---
**Author:** ![Waterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b2d939/32.png) [@Waterman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waterman)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193/30 "2005-10-15T07:19:27Z")
Here is a lengthy discussion of the song along with other links: [Iko Iko Playlist](http://creatingtext.blogspot.com/2005/08/iko-iko.html) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iko-iko-whats-a-flag-boy/326193.md?page=1)