- Written by
- Jimmie Driftwood, [Traditional]
- Language
- English
- First recorded on
- January 27, 1959
- Released on
-
The Battle of New Orleans
Single
April 6, 1959 - Other release
-
The Spectacular Johnny Horton
Album
June 1959 - Chart placings
-
#1 in United States
#14 in Belgium
#17 in Germany
- Tags
- hit song more famous than original
- Comments
- Horton also recorded an alternative version for release in British Commonwealth countries, avoiding the unfavorable lyrics concerning the British: the word "British" was replaced with "Rebels," along with a few other differences.
- Rating
-
(best version)
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Cover
Adaptations
An adaptation is a musical work, which uses elements (music or lyrics) from another musical work.
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Battle of New Orleans
written by Jimmie Driftwood
English
October 26, 1957