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.

An interesting and often overlooked fact about Rednex 's 1995 ballad is that it was co-produced by the legendary Max Martin . Rednex - Wish You Were Here

: 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. : The music video, directed by Matt Broadley,

While Max Martin is now famous for his high-energy pop hits for stars like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, this track was actually his and earned him his first Gold disc. According to the song's producer Pat Reiniz, Martin was responsible for the song's "musical" parts, including the string arrangements, while Denniz Pop handled the beats. Other Notable Features : Despite Rednex being known as a "novelty"

: 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.

: There is a specific "Memorial Version" of the song that has been released and featured on their official channels.