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Johnny Horton - Battle of New Orleans (1959) | 1950s MUSIC

8th January 1815 Battle of New Orleans. The battle was the culmination of an attempt against the city that had been ongoing since Dec 1814, with this action occurring once peace had been signed (but before it was ratified) unbeknownst to those involved. The US position was a defended parapet on the east Bank of the Mississippi running along the Rodriguez Canal and secured at the other end by an impassable woodland. On the west bank, the river was defended by gun emplacements. The plan was for a

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