93-97.country song with words 'on look out mt"and spoke of rather fighting than coming down.like a ballad.

Question

sounds like a battle on a mountain and they are out numbered and they rather fight than give up. so they send cannon balls or something that effect like they are making a last stand. its a ballad song . been years since i heard it and can't remember who sang it.don't think it was the bellamy brothers so can't think of another band that could have sang it. appreciate any help finding this song :)

looking for the title of the song

looking for the title of the song

Answer 1

Found it!!!

The title is: "Lookout Mountain"
Tune: White Star, or Billy Barlow in Tennessee

Good evening kind friends, it’s how do you do,
It’s a very long time since I bid you adieu,
I’ve been to the wars, I suppose you all know,
And I need no introduction, I’m Billy Barlow.

Chorus. – Oh! dear, I’m ragged you all know,
But I’m an old soldier, says Billy Barlow.
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Lookout Mountain we next did take,
With the point of bayonet made Johnny Rebs break;
Our boys gave a yell and away they did go,
For we made them skedaddle, says Billy Barlow.

Chorus. – Oh! dear, ...

This is only some excerpts. Click on the first link to find the complete lyrics.



A photocopy of what appears to be the original can be found at this link, provided by the Library of Congress:
http://www.barlowgenealogy.com/Arts/BillyBoy3.html
"Lookout Mountain"
Tune: White Star, or Billy Barlow in Tennessee
Composed by John M. Valleau
http://www.barlowgenealogy.com/Arts/BillyBoy3.html

It looks like you should be able to find the music here:
http://mariah.stonemarche.org/livhis/lookoutmtn.htm , but this link causes my computer to freeze. You could try.

According to http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Chap19.html#e017, "John Valleau was commissioned first lieutenant of the Thirteenth Regiment on the 24th of March, 1812."

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There is also a song about suicide and credit cards called "Lookout Mountain" by the Drive-By Truckers ( http://www.lyricsandsongs.com/song/241076.html ). That site includes the lyrics and a link to the actual song.

There is a song by Alabama called "My Home's in Alabama" that mentions Lookout Mountain (http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/alabama/my-homes-in-alabama-1971.html ). There are other songs that mention Lookout Mountain. One is about baking brownies. (I've lost the link.) You may find more on a Google Search of Lyrics including Lookout Mountain.
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Here is the Wikipedia entry for Lookout Mountain:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lookout_Mountain

Answer 2

Sorry I can't answer your question, but are you from Ft. Payne or the Lookout Mountain area? I had family members that lived there. A wonderful place.

Answer 3

it may me favor to sing the words in a united states of america twang..no longer confident if that changed into what you've been going for. I took it at face fee and didnt attempt to dig too deep. I loved the move and it changed into thrilling to study

Answer 4

I don't know how to answer your question if you are asking one. So all I'll say is what is Lookout Mountain and what the **** are talking about?

Answer 5

Could it be The Band that sang it?