Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
1952 song by Hank Williams / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Hank Williams that was first released in July 1952. It is Williams' most recorded song. Named for a Creole and Cajun dish, jambalaya, it spawned numerous recordings and has since achieved popularity in several different music genres.
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"Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" | ||||
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Single by Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys | ||||
B-side | "Window Shopping" | |||
Published | July 28, 1952 (1952-07-28) Acuff-Rose Publications[1] | |||
Released | July 19, 1952 (1952-07-19) | |||
Recorded | June 13, 1952 (1952-06-13)[2] | |||
Studio | Castle Studio, Nashville | |||
Genre | Country & western, honky-tonk, country blues | |||
Length | 2:52 | |||
Label | MGM K 11283 | |||
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In 2002, the 1952 Hank Williams recording of the song on MGM Records was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.[3]