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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 New...
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Johnny Horton singles chronology. "When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below)" (1959) " The Battle of New Orleans ". (1959) "Johnny Reb". (1959) " 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 ...
- "All for the Love of a Girl"
- April 6, 1959
- 1959
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.
Charted: 16 1. License This Song . lyrics. Songfacts®: The Battle of New Orleans was a real event. Near the end of the War of 1812, British troops attacked the city, but were defeated by American forces. The song was written by Jimmy Driftwood, an Arkansas high school principal and history teacher who loved singing and writing songs.
