Rednex - Wish You Were Here May 2026

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

: 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

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 An interesting and often overlooked fact about Rednex