| Jig-a-Jig | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | East of Eden |
| B-Side: | Marcus Junior |
| Released: | May 1970 |
| Genre: | Progressive rock, Celtic rock, Psychedelic rock |
| Label: | Deram |
| Producer: | David Hitchcock |
| Prev Title: | Northern Hemisphere |
| Prev Year: | 1969 |
| Next Title: | Ramadhan |
| Next Year: | 1971 |
"Jig-a-Jig" was a UK Top 10 hit single, released in May 1970 by the progressive rock band, East of Eden.[1] It peaked at No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart in early 1971.[1] It is also the title of a full-length album by the band. The piece is actually a set of three traditional reels, not jigs, namely "The Ashplant Reel", "Drowsy Maggie" and "Jenny's Chicken". The arrangement is based on electric violin with bass guitar and drums providing a rock rhythm backing. Electric guitar is used to underscore some of the high points of the fiddling.
In 2006, the British folk metal band, Skyclad, released their Jig-a-Jig EP, with the tune and three tracks from the recording sessions of the band's previous album, A Semblance of Normality. While the "Jig-a-Jig" is traditional, the arrangement of Skyclad's version is similar to East of Eden's, so it is sometimes considered as a cover version.