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   Did Johnny Horton sing the Battle of New Orleans?

   • The song details the 1815 Battle of New Orleans from the perspective of an American fighting alongside Andrew Jackson against British forces, but the tone is lighthearted. It has been recorded by many artists, but the one most often associated with this song is Johnny Horton his version was released as a single in 1959.

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   What song is based on the Battle of New Orleans?

   • The melody is based on a well-known American fiddle tune "The 8th of January," which was the date of the Battle of New Orleans. Jimmy Driftwood, a school principal in Arkansas with a passion for history, set an account of the battle to this music in an attempt to get students interested in learning history.

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   Did Hank Wilson sing 'Battle of New Orleans'?

   • The entire album was country songs under the name of Hank Wilson, I believe. Joe from Kent, Oh The melody for "Battle of New Orleans" was taken from an old fiddle tune called "The Eighth of January" (which is actually the date when U.S. forces defeated the British at the Battle).

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   Did Kingfish sing a song based on a war of 1812 skit?

   • Sha Na Na appropriately performed the song as a part of a War of 1812 themed skit on their show. Cornershop covered the song as a bonus track for their 2009 album Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast. Kingfish recorded a live version at their 1976 concert at the Beacon Theatre, Kingfish in Concert, released in 1996.

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   [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...

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   Johnny Horton - The Battle of New Orleans. The Battle of New Orleans was written by Jimmie Driftwood. The song details the 1815 Battle of New Orleans from the perspective of an American...

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   " The Battle of New Orleans " is a song written by Jimmy Driftwood. The song describes the Battle of New Orleans from the perspective of an American soldier; the song tells the tale of the battle with a light tone and provides a rather comical version of what actually happened at the battle.

   • B-side: "All for the Love of a Girl"
   • Released: April 6, 1959

   • Recorded: 1959

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   Album: The Spectacular Johnny Horton ( 1959) Charted: 16 1. License This Song . songfacts ®. 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 the town of New Orleans. We fired our guns and the British kept acom'in.

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Johnny Horton’s “Battle 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. Its catchy melody, memorable lyrics, and lively instrumentation have made it a favorite of ...