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John LaGale Horton (April 30, 1925 – November 5, 1960) was an American country, honky tonk and rockabilly musician during the 1950s. He is best known for a series of history-inspired narrative country saga songs that became international hits.
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Nov 6, 2019 · Horton is best remembered for his contributions to the world of country music with his honky-tonk song, rockabilly style and lyrics that embodied American historic folk legends that will forever...
- "The Battle of New Orleans" Horton's version of this Jimmy Driftwood original remains one of the best songs ever recorded about American history. It was just as cool the next decade when The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band made it their own.
- "Honky-Tonk Man" Horton's greatest contribution to country music came not through a patriotic history lesson but from this song about a cavorting young man.
- "When It's Springtime In Alaska (It's 40 Below)" Horton's stint as a gold prospector in Alaska may have inspired the setting of this 1959 single. The gripping tale of lust and revenge became his first No. 1 hit.
- "Sink the Bismarck" Initially misspelled as "Sink the Bismark" by Columbia Records, Horton's supporting cast still deserved to pass World History for backing this single.
Johnny Horton's Greatest Hits. Album • Johnny Horton • 2018. 12 songs • 32 minutes. Play. Save to library. 1. North To Alaska. 20M plays. 2:51. Whispering Pines. 2:57. Johnny Reb. 2:22....
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