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: 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.

Les Grands Succes De Patrick Norman - Album by ... - Spotify More by Patrick Norman ... ℗ 2007 Unidisc Music Inc. aiko_aiko_par_patrick_norman

: His rendition blends the song's rhythmic New Orleans roots with a distinctive Canadian Country and Chanson flair. Meaning and Lyrics : The lyrics include playful imagery such as

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. ℗ 2007 Unidisc Music Inc

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

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