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Homer and Jethro were the stage names of American country music duo Henry D. "Homer" Haynes (1920–1971) and Kenneth C. "Jethro" Burns (1920–1989), popular from the 1940s through the 1960s on radio and television for their satirical versions of popular songs. [1]
Kenneth Charles "Jethro" Burns (March 10, 1920 – February 4, 1989) was an American mandolinist and one-half of the comedy duo Homer and Jethro with Henry D. "Homer" Haynes. Biography [ edit ]
Henry Doyle Haynes (July 27, 1920 – August 7, 1971) was an American comedy entertainer and musician who gained fame on radio and television as a country and jazz guitarist and as the character Homer of the country music comedy and parody duo Homer and Jethro with Kenneth C. Burns for 35 years beginning in 1936.
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Jethro is a male given name meaning "Friend of God". ... Kenneth C. "Jethro" Burns (1920–1989), mandolin player in satirical country music duo Homer and Jethro;
Country music parodists Homer and Jethro parodied "The Battle of New Orleans" with their song "The Battle of Kookamonga". The single was released in 1959 and featured production work by Chet Atkins. In this version, the scene shifts from a battleground to a campground, with the combat being changed to the Boy Scouts chasing after the Girl Scouts.
It was written by Winston L. Moore (whose stage name was Slim Willet) and published in 1952. [1] The song has been recorded in many different styles by many performers, with Perry Como's version hitting number 1 in both the US and UK. [2] The title comes from the opening refrain: Don't let the stars get in your eyes, Don't let the moon break ...
Homer Simpson, in the 1939 novel The Day of the Locust and its 1975 film adaptation. Homer Price, in Homer Price and Centerburg Tales, children's books by Robert McCloskey. Homer, a stage name/character in the American country music comedy duo Homer and Jethro. Homer Wells, protagonist of John Irving's novel The Cider House Rules.