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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20 June 1907 Timbo, Arkansas United States
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Died |
12 July 1998 (aged 91) Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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