The Battle Of New Orleansby Johnny Horton

Song Info:
"The Battle of New Orleans" is a single by country singer Johnny Horton. It was released on April 6, 1959, by Columbia Records. The song was written by Jimmy Driftwood and tells the story of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

Artist Bio:
Johnny Horton was born on April 30, 1925, in Los Angeles, California. He was a country music singer known for his historical and patriotic songs. In addition to "The Battle of New Orleans," Horton had other hit singles such as "North to Alaska" and "Sink the Bismarck." Tragically, Horton's life was cut short when he died in a car accident on November 5, 1960, at the age of 35. Despite his untimely death, Johnny Horton's music continues to be celebrated for its storytelling and unique style within the country music genre.