"The Battle of New Orleans" is the name of a song written by Jimmie Driftwood. The song details the 1815 Battle of New Orleans from the perspective of an American fighting alongside Andrew Jackson against British forces, but the tone is lighthearted. It has been recorded by many artists, but the one most often associated with this song is Johnny Horton. His version, released as a single in 1959, topped the Billboard Hot 100.
I love Johnny Hortons songs. Whispering Pines gives me goose bumps. He had a great voice.
ReplyDeleteI luv the way Johnny sang that song.
ReplyDeleteWhat a classic!!
ReplyDeleteI remember my dad dancing a "jigg" to this
ReplyDeletesong,he passed away when I was 8
thanks Mac
totally cool...thanks for the stroll down Memory Lane Mac:):):)
ReplyDeleteMy dad had that record, I remember it very well...
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