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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 ...
The melody is based on a well-known American fiddle tune "The 8th of January," which was the date of the Battle of New Orleans. Jimmy Driftwood, a school principal in Arkansas with a passion for history, set an account of the battle to this music in an attempt to get students interested in learning history. [8]
"Tennessee Stud" is a song written by Jimmy Driftwood, who originally recorded and released it in 1959. [1] "Tennessee Stud" is considered to be Driftwood's most recorded song. Tennessee Stud" is considered to be Driftwood's most recorded song.
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.
"Glocoat-Blues" (Jimmie Fadden) – 3:11 "Stars and Stripes Forever" (Arranged & Adapt. by Jeff Hanna) – :38 "The Battle of New Orleans" (Jimmie Driftwood) – 2:58 "It Came From The 50s (Blast From The Past) / Jeff Hanna" (Jeff Hanna) – 6:45 "My True Story" (Eugene Pitt, Oscar Waltzer) – 3:08 "Diggy Liggy Lo" (Terry J. Clement) – 3:52
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Jimmy Driftwood, Neil Morris' son, also recorded the song [19] as did Almeda Riddle. [20] [21] Old time/country recordings. Coon Creek Girls, 'Early Radio Favorites ...
Symphonion Dream is the ninth album by American country music band The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.They were joined by guest musicians Leon Russell and Linda Ronstadt, along with actor Gary Busey, who was credited as "Teddy Jack Eddy", and played various percussion instruments.