Jimmie (Jimmy?) Driftwood; Anybody Know of Him?
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lawandorder
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Yes I knew him a bit. His life is full of stories, both good and bad.
OP
Well, that would be like most of us I'd say. Be like me anyway.
If you had some stories to share, be glad to hear ' em.
I like the music. Predates folk. Honors our early history....
If you had some stories to share, be glad to hear ' em.
I like the music. Predates folk. Honors our early history....
lawandorder
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Toward the later years of his life he got embroiled in local politics and generated lots of folks who either loved him or hated him.
Sure enjoyed the words to many of his songs.
One terrible tragedy occurred in 1967. While he was on tour in Europe his two sons apparently got into an argument at home and were found shot to death.
Sure enjoyed the words to many of his songs.
One terrible tragedy occurred in 1967. While he was on tour in Europe his two sons apparently got into an argument at home and were found shot to death.
OP
Well, I am sorry, to hear that.
I have not thought about the man at all, these many years. But, back then, late '50s, early '60s, my daddy would put him on the ol' Philco, and we would all listen up, and my sister, she would sing along with the sweetest voice...
I am hoping to see her again this year.
Here's another:
Jimmy Driftwood Run, Johnny, Run - YouTube
I have not thought about the man at all, these many years. But, back then, late '50s, early '60s, my daddy would put him on the ol' Philco, and we would all listen up, and my sister, she would sing along with the sweetest voice...
I am hoping to see her again this year.
Here's another:
Jimmy Driftwood Run, Johnny, Run - YouTube
OzarkRecluse
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Former Arkansas school teacher. Wrote the Battle of New Orleans as sort of a history legend. Visit Mountain View, Arkansas and you can learn a lot about him.
