1952poe
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4 months ago
The Eighth of January (old time: fiddle / violin)
Here's "The Eighth of January" on the fiddle. "The 8th of January" commemorates Andrew Jackson's victory over the British at the Battle of New Orle...
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4 months ago
"Eighth of January" Annie & Mac Old Time Music Moment
Early Americana stringband tune commemorating the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815. Played on clawhammer banjo & rhythm guitar. http://www....
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Love the tune, I like the way you two do it. I even appreciate that Johnny Horton used the correct historical context. The Battle of New Orleans was won by Andrew Jackson's Tennessee Militia on 8 January 1815. My great great great grandfather, Vincent Cartwright was killed in the fight. Thank...
Thanks for the tune. As noted, the Battle of New Orleans was won by Andrew Jackson's Tennessee Militia on 8 January 1815. My great great great grandfather, Vincent Cartwright was killed in the fight. Thanks again.