: 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 .
: 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 aiko_aiko_par_patrick_norman
Les Grands Succes De Patrick Norman - Album by ... - Spotify More by Patrick Norman ... ℗ 2007 Unidisc Music Inc. : The song originated as " Jock-A-Mo ,"
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. Cultural Significance Les Grands Succes De Patrick Norman
: Norman released his version, often titled " Aiko-Aiko et moi ," in 1979 as a 7" vinyl single under JMI Records.
: The first verse describes "Ma grand-mère et ta grand-mère" (My grandmother and your grandmother) sitting by the fire, knitting and praying.