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The Battle of New Orleans Lyrics: 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 ...
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. It has been recorded by many artists, but the singer most often associated with this song is Johnny Horton.
- "All for the Love of a Girl"
- April 6, 1959
- 1959
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. He often wrote songs to help students learn about historical ...
