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[Verse 1] Well, in 18 and 14 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 met the bloody British near the...
James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998), [1] 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, [1] of which more than 300 were recorded by various ...
Jul 28, 2023 · Driftwood revamped the song’s lyrics to make them acceptable for radio. Horton’s recording of “The Battle of New Orleans” stayed on top of the country singles chart for ten weeks in 1959 and also held the top spot on the pop charts for six weeks.
1 translation. The Battle of New Orleans lyrics. Well, in 18 and 14, 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 met the bloody British in the town of New Orleans. [Chorus:] We fired our guns and the British kept a comin'.
"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
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Apr 13, 2024 · Personal Connection. The Meaning Behind The Song: On Top of Shiloh’s Hill by Jimmy Driftwood. On Top of Shiloh’s Hill, a folk song composed by Jimmy Driftwood, takes listeners back to the American Civil War era. The haunting melody and poignant lyrics transport us to the battleground of Shiloh, where soldiers faced death and destruction.
