Rednex - Wish You Were Here Direct

: Released as the third single from their debut album Sex & Violins , it was a dramatic shift from the high-energy, banjo-driven dance tracks like "Cotton Eye Joe" that made the band famous.

: Despite Rednex being known as a "novelty" act in some regions, this ballad was a massive serious success, reaching #1 in at least six countries including Germany, Norway, Switzerland, and Austria. Rednex - Wish You Were Here

: The music video, directed by Matt Broadley, features a sepia-toned American Civil War theme. It depicts lead singer Annika Ljungberg (as "Mary Joe") singing to a soldier who has been killed in battle. : Released as the third single from their

An interesting and often overlooked fact about Rednex 's 1995 ballad is that it was co-produced by the legendary Max Martin . It depicts lead singer Annika Ljungberg (as "Mary