"Iko Iko" - what's a flag boy?

[Marley23]

@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?

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[Caprese]

Warren Zevon did a version as well.

[Dogzilla]

@Marley23

www.allmusic.com

Oh, bless your heart. Thank you!

:: Gives Marley23 a big smooch on the cheek ::

[akira5822]

Who performed the version that runs diring the opening credits of “The Big Easy”???

[akira5822]

arrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggg during

[Marley23]

@Dogzilla

Oh, bless your heart. Thank you!

:: Gives Marley23 a big smooch on the cheek ::

…aw, shucks?..

[Cardinal]

@akira5822

Who performed the version that runs during the opening credits of “The Big Easy”???

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

[Cardinal]

Well, as if it matters, that was actually. www.imdb.com.

[Rhiannon8404]

@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!

[Waterman]

Here is a lengthy discussion of the song along with other links:

Iko Iko Playlist