To my British cousins....Have you ever heard Johnny Horton singing "The Battle of New Orleans?"?

Question

If not.....try a listen.. If so....your reaction?

Answer 1

......I've heard it and have several copies.

.....Also have the "Homer and Jethro" parity "The Battle Of Kookamonga"

Answer 2

Of course. I think most classic Country Music Fans over here have

heard it.It was very popular over here at the time. I can't see why

there should be a reaction it was just a good song.

Answer 3

I ain't brittish but that's a great song and Johnny Horton does a great job singing it. I love his war ballads.

Answer 4

Certainly.

It was covered here by Lonnie Donegan who changed 'bloody' to bloomin' I can't recall if JH version charted.



He made some good stuff in his short life

Answer 5

Yes, my grandfather used to play that song all the time, I love it.