Eighth of January, Part 1

from: Beginning Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddle with Chad Manning

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Eighth of January

Eighth of January, Part 1

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Eighth of January, Part 1

“Eighth of January” may be the only old-time fiddle tune that made it to the top of the pop charts— as “The Battle of New Orleans,” sung by country singer Johnny Horton in 1959. But, of course, it’s also a popular tune at bluegrass and old-time jam sessions. Chad walks you through the first part of “Eighth of January” in this video.

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