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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.
- "All for the Love of a Girl"
- April 6, 1959
- 1959
A song about the 1814 Battle of New Orleans, where the US forces fought against the British forces in the Mississippi River. The lyrics tell the story of the battle, the characters, and the consequences of the victory. The song was a hit in 1959 and was covered by Lonnie Donegan in 1959.
[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...
Apr 27, 2024 · The song “Battle of New Orleans” was written by Jimmy Driftwood in the mid-1950s. Driftwood was a songwriter and folklorist who had a deep interest in American history. He wrote the song to commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and to remind people of the bravery and sacrifice of the American soldiers who had fought and died in the conflict.
