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Jimmie DriftwoodJimmy Driftwood Jimmy Driftwood American singer-songwriter (1907–1998) James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998),[1] known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was an American folk-style 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2011) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Jimmy Driftwood Driftwood posing with his unusual guitar Background information Birth name James Corbitt Morris Also known as Jimmy Driftwood Born (1907-06-20)June 20, 1907 Timbo, Arkansas Died July 12, 1998(1998-07-12) (aged 91) Fayetteville, Arkansas Genres Country and Western folk Pop Occupations Musician… (Source: Wikipedia)
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