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Jimmie Driftwood

American folk musician

Died when: 81 years 25 days (972 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Jimmie Driftwood

James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998), known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was an American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud".

Driftwood wrote more than 6,000 folk songs, of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians.


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