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Thread #11891 Message #3262750
Posted By: Lighter
24-Nov-11 - 12:27 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Battle of New Orleans (Jimmie Driftwood)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Battle of New Orleans (Jimmie Driftwood)
Even if "Old Apry" is actually printed on an insert somewhere, I guarantee you that "Old Hickory" is what's sung.
Like most Americans of the '50s and earlier, Driftwood knew Jackson's nickname.
("Old Apry" would be like an American calling Churchill "Willie." Worse, since "Apry" doesn't even make sense.)