Aiko_aiko_par_patrick_norman

: The first verse describes "Ma grand-mère et ta grand-mère" (My grandmother and your grandmother) sitting by the fire, knitting and praying.

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: The famous chorus—" En parlant d'Anna, Aiko-Aiko et moi / Jacomo Fino me l'a dit "—is a phonetic adaptation of the original New Orleans chants. Cultural Significance : The first verse describes "Ma grand-mère et

: 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. ℗ 2007 Unidisc Music Inc

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

"" (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

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