From History Books to Hit Song: The Story of Johnny Horton’s ‘The Battle of New Orleans’
About The Song Johnny Horton: The Battle of New Orleans “The Battle of New Orleans” is a popular novelty song by Johnny Horton, released in 1959. It tells a fictionalized account of the War of 1812’s Battle of New Orleans, exaggerating the role of General Andrew Jackson and portraying the British as incompetent. Origins and … Read more