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James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998), [1] known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was an American folk-style 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 ...
Other artists who have covered the song include: Doc Watson, whose first cover of the song was in his 1966 album Southbound. [1] Interest in the song was renewed in 1972 when he re-recorded it with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in their rock/country crossover album, Will the Circle be Unbroken and again for his own 1976 album, Doc and the Boys.
Tennessee Stud" (Jimmy Driftwood) – 3:05 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" – 3:06 "MacArthur ... Chet Atkins – guitar; Jerry Reed – guitar; Production notes
Later major successes include the song "The Battle of New Orleans" (written by Jimmy Driftwood), [1] which was awarded the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and in 2001 ranked No. 333 of the Recording Industry Association of America's "Songs of the Century".
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Pages in category "Songs written by Jimmy Driftwood" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
While driving to Arkansas to perform at the Jimmy Driftwood Tribute show Ramsay ... (bass), Kip Boardman (bass, piano), David Vaught (bass), Randy Weeks (guitar ...
The Everly Brothers were an American rock duo, known for steel-string acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. Consisting of Isaac Donald "Don" Everly and Phillip "Phil" Everly, the duo combined elements of rock and roll, country, and pop, [1] becoming pioneers of country rock.