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While the original song refers to the —where "Iko Iko" was a victory chant and "Jock-A-Mo" was a battle cry—Patrick Norman's version became a beloved staple of the Quebecois music scene . It has been featured on numerous "Best Of" compilations, such as the Les Grands Succès album released in 1996 and 2007.

"" (often spelled "Iko Iko") is a classic French-Canadian country-pop interpretation of a traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras song, performed by the renowned Quebecois singer Patrick Norman . Song Background and History aiko_aiko_par_patrick_norman

The lyrics in Norman's version differ significantly from the English original, replacing the Mardi Gras "Indian tribe" rivalry with whimsical, surreal French verses: While the original song refers to the —where

: The first verse describes "Ma grand-mère et ta grand-mère" (My grandmother and your grandmother) sitting by the fire, knitting and praying. Song Background and History The lyrics in Norman's

: The lyrics include playful imagery such as a small dog in a suitcase, an orangutan eating cherries in a church, and a mouse in a white cheese crossing the ocean.

: Norman released his version, often titled " Aiko-Aiko et moi ," in 1979 as a 7" vinyl single under JMI Records.

: The song originated as " Jock-A-Mo ," written and recorded in 1953 by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford. It became a global hit in 1965 when covered by the girl group The Dixie Cups .