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Mel from Fredericton, Nb I have a question about Lonnie Donegan version of the Battle.

On youtube he switches Jacksons name and replaces it with Pakenham, who was the British Major-General who attacked Jackson (and died) at New Orleans.

"Battle of New Orleans" is a great song, but "Whispering Pines" is my Favorite. The song describes the Battle of New Orleans from the perspective of an American soldier; the song tells the tale of the battle with a light tone and provides a rather comical version of what actually happened at the battle. "The Battle Of New Orleans" In 1814 we took a little trip Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip We took a little bacon and we took a little beans And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans We fired our guns and the British kept a-comin' Knowing that the British Army has a larger advantage in training, experience, and fielded troops, this did not play into their favor. Billboard ranked it as the No. The American army defeated them in less than 30 minutes because of their strategic assault and the poor execution of the British soldiers.

"The Battle of New Orleans" is a song written by Jimmy Driftwood.

The Battle of New Orleans was a historic win for America. His version scored number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959 (see 1959 in music).

It has been recorded by many artists, but the singer most often associated with this song is Johnny Horton. The Battle of New Orleans (arr.