Album, Record and Cover - Jimmy Driftwood
Object number2002.020.07
Date1958
Mediumpaper, ink, vinyl
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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Jimmy Driftwood (1907-1998), born James Corbitt Morris was a folk music songwriter and musician from Timbo, Arkansas. He attended John Brown College and later received a degree in education from Arkansas State Teacher’s College (now known as the University of Central Arkansas). He started writing songs during his teaching career to teach his students history in an entertaining manner. Driftwood wrote more than 6,000 folk songs, of which more than 30 were recorded by various musicians. Driftwood himself was most famous for his songs “The Battle of New Orleans” and “Tennessee Stud”.
A Jimmy Driftwood album entitled "Jimmy Driftwood Sings Newly Discovered Early American Folk Songs". The album covers features a wood plank wall, gun, a horn of gun powder, a bridle, a stirup, pliers, a flower, and a burnt parchment with text. The text states "Jimmie Driftwood Sings Newly Discovered Early American Folk Songs". The album was produced by RCA Records and is autographed by Driftwood.
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