Album, Record and Cover - Jimmy Driftwood
Object number2002.020.09
Date1975
Mediumpaper, ink, vinyl
DimensionsOverall: 31 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (79 x 31.1 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 "The Best of Jimmy Driftwood". The album features a graphic design of a ribbon award set upon a black background. "The Best of Jimmy Driftwood" is situated inside of the award and a song list placed to the right of the album cover. The back cover contains a list of the songs with a brief background and history of each along with a short biography of Jimmy Driftwood. The album is autographed "To Mel, Debbie, and Jeff. Lovingly, Jim Driftwood".
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