"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.annieandmac.com

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Music

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• fiddle
• tune
• American
• roots
• music

[1952poe]

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. Thanks again.

FP

[annieandmac]

@1952poe I like to hear how music or a particular tune fits into family history. Many thanks for your message and comments!

Mac

[Duelingbanjos123]

One of the best videos on youtube!

[annieandmac]

@Duelingbanjos123 What a comment! I hardly know how to reply. Annie and I extend a heartfelt thank you!

[playscooby]

Fantastic, well done!

[annieandmac]

@playscooby Thank you!

[annieandmac]

@mrclawhammer2011 Thanks for commenting - I forgot about this one!

[mrclawhammer2011]

I like this a lot. Excellent! Wonderful to listen to. :-)

[annieandmac]

@rpashoukos Thanks for your comments! And thanks for subscribing too.

[rpashoukos]

I like this a lot... just learning the banjo and this song comes to mind. Sounded great.