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Jimmy Driftwood | |
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 Driftwood posing with his unusual guitar | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Corbitt Morris |
| Also known as | Jimmy Driftwood |
| Born | June 20, 1907 Timbo, Arkansas |
| Died | July 12, 1998 (aged 91) Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Genres | Folk Country Pop Country and Western |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, instructor, environmentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, mouth bow |
| Years active | 1925–1975 |
| Labels | RCA, Rounder, Monument |
| Website | www |
James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998),[1] 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,[1] of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians.
- ^ a b "Jimmy Driftwood | Association for Cultural Equity". The Association for Cultural Equity.