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James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998), known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was an American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud". Driftwood wrote more than 6,000 folk songs, of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians.
Jul 28, 2023 · Music. Folk. Jimmy Driftwood (1907–1998) aka: James Corbett Morris. Jimmy Driftwood was a prolific folk singer/songwriter who wrote over 6,000 songs. He gained national fame in 1959 when Johnny Horton recorded Driftwood’s song, “The Battle of New Orleans.”
Oct 8, 2016 · Subscribed. 1.3K. 99K views 7 years ago. Jimmie (Jimmy) Driftwood - The Battle Of New Orleans 1959 RCA Victor - Another version of Johnny Horton's song. Jimmy Driftwood (born James Corbitt...
Feb 11, 2024 · Jimmy Driftwood - Composer of The Battle of New Orleans and thousands of other songs. Singer, Story Teller, Insturmentalist, Folklorist, Environmentalist, Historian, Founder of Jimmy Driftwood Barn in Mountain View, Arkansas. Pickin' bows and replicas of Jimmy's.
Mar 5, 2017 · Culture 3. Jimmy Driftwood: A Legacy of Folk Music. March 5, 2017. Author Liz Harrell. The first time I met Jimmy Driftwood I was in a rushed haze of stress. It was during the lunch-time buffet rush at the Mountain View Pizza Hut. I was a junior in high school and working as a waitress to save money for college.
Jul 14, 1998 · Jimmy Driftwood, a folk singer and songwriter who rose to fame with the song ''The Battle of New Orleans'' 40 years ago, died on Sunday at Fayetteville City Hospital. He was 91 and lived on his...
Jimmy Driftwood Ultimate Playlist! - YouTube. The best of Jimmy Driftwood, one of the most underrated folk/country writer/performers of all time!
