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  2. Feb 4, 2007 · Lyecoatha. 2.46K subscribers. Subscribed. 4.8K. 648K views 17 years ago. The Battle of New Orleans was written by Jimmie Driftwood. The song details the 1815 Battle of New Orleans...

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  4. Mar 12, 2013 · Johnny Horton - Battle of New Orleans Lyrics WIP

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  5. [Verse 1] In 1814 we took a little trip. Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip. We took a little bacon and we took a little beans. And we caught the bloody British in a town near...

  6. Johnny Horton's 1959 version is the best-known recording of the song, which omits the mild expletives and many of the historical references of the original. Horton also recorded an alternative version for release in British Commonwealth countries, avoiding the unfavorable lyrics concerning the British: the word "British" was replaced with ...

  7. lyrics. Songfacts®: The Battle of New Orleans was a real event. Near the end of the War of 1812, British troops attacked the city, but were defeated by American forces. The song was written by Jimmy Driftwood, an Arkansas high school principal and history teacher who loved singing and writing songs.

  8. Apr 27, 2024 · Johnny HortonsBattle of New Orleans” is one of the most iconic and beloved songs in American history. Written by Jimmy Driftwood, the song gives a vivid account of the Battle of New Orleans, one of the most significant battles in the War of 1812.

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