Jimmie Driftwood

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James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998), 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, of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians. == Biography == === Early life === Driftwood was born in Timbo, Arkansas, United States on June 20, 1907. His father was folk singer Neal... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jimmie Driftwood first charted in 1959 with Tennessee Stud.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: The Battle of New Orleans - #2: Battle of New Orleans - #3: The Battle of Kookamonga - #4: Sal's Got a Sugar Lip - #5: Tennessee Stud
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  Johnny Horton
The Battle of New Orleans
1.
04/1959

#1  The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

from The Spectacular Johnny Horton   The Spectacular Johnny Horton
350 pts
1
US


1
ctry
3
R&B
16
UK
Grammy Award for Song of the Year 1960
[Columbia 41339]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Vaughn Monroe
The Battle of New Orleans
2.
05/1959

The Battle of New Orleans
Vaughn Monroe

7 pts
87
US








[RCA 7495]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Jimmie Driftwood
The Battle of New Orleans
3.
06/1959

The Battle of New Orleans
Jimmie Driftwood greentick

from The Battle of New Orleans   
5 pts




24
ctry




[RCA Victor 47-7534]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Eddy Arnold
Tennessee Stud
4.
06/1959

#5  Tennessee Stud
Eddy Arnold

34 pts
48
US


5
ctry




[RCA Victor 47-7542]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Lonnie Donegan
Battle of New Orleans
5.
06/1959

#2  Battle of New Orleans
Lonnie Donegan

192 pts








2
UK
as Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Jerry Reed
6.
07/1959

Soldier's Joy
Jerry Reed

4 pts
115
US








[NRC 5008]
written by Jimmy Driftwood greentick
  Hawkshaw Hawkins
7.
08/1959

Soldier's Joy
Hawkshaw Hawkins

15 pts
87
US


15
ctry




[Columbia 4-41419]
written by Jimmy Driftwood greentick
  Johnnie & Jack
8.
08/1959

Sailor Man
Johnnie & Jack

7 pts




16
ctry




[RCA Victor 47-7545]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Johnny Horton
9.
08/1959

Sal's Got a Sugar Lip
Johnny Horton

15 pts
81
US


19
ctry




[Columbia 41437]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Homer and Jethro
The Battle of Kookamonga
10.
09/1959

#3  The Battle of Kookamonga
Homer and Jethro

79 pts
14
US


26
ctry




a parody of "the battle of new orleans"
[RCA Victor 47-7585]
written by Jimmy Driftwood greentick & J. J. Reynolds
  Lonnie Donegan
11.
09/1959

#4  Sal's Got a Sugar Lip
Lonnie Donegan

75 pts








13
UK
as Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
written by traditional & Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Harpers Bizarre
Battle of New Orleans
12.
08/1968

Battle of New Orleans
Harpers Bizarre

from Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre   
12 pts
95
US
21
AC






[Warner 7223]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  The Dirt Band
Battle of New Orleans
13.
10/1974

Battle of New Orleans
The Dirt Band

from Stars & Stripes Forever   
9 pts
72
US








as Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
[United Artists 544]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick
  Buck Owens
The Battle of New Orleans
14.
10/1975

The Battle of New Orleans
Buck Owens

from The Best of Buck Owens, Vol. 6   
2 pts




51
ctry




[Capitol 4138]
written by Jimmie Driftwood greentick

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