The Battle of New Orleans [lyrics Jimmy Driftwood, ter the tune The 8th of January ] by The Possum Scratchers, vid by Juliette Lane . Aunties , Uncles , Sisters , Brothers , Cuzzs an' Lil' Scratchers. We promised all the Louisianans ter have a crack at The Battle of New Orleans . Ter tell yous all the truth , we ain't happy with it , but them Dixielanders stung us when they said we couldn't talk their lingo . We ain't heel draggers so here it is. So as Yous get the good oil , next post is the 't

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Johnny Horton - Battle of New Orleans (1959) In the late 1950s, Johnny Horton's "Battle of New Orleans" emerged as a vibrant retelling of a significant American historical event. Penned by Jimmy Driftwood, the song narrates the Battle of New Orleans from an American soldier's perspective with a mix of historical accuracy and whimsy. Its mention of using an alligator as a cannon adds humor to the grave war scenario. Horton's spirited rendition takes listeners through the battle's tensions and tri

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