Jambalaya (on the Bayou)

~ Recording by Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank Williams with his Drifting CowboysJambalaya (on the Bayou) / Window ShoppingHank Williams with his Drifting CowboysSingle
  • US1952-06-13
MGM RecordsK 11283
1.1Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:50Hank WilliamsHonky Tonkin’Hank WilliamsAlbum
MGM RecordsE 242
1.1Jambalaya2:47Hank WilliamsHonky Tonkin’Hank WilliamsAlbum
MGM RecordsE3412
1.2Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsGreatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
MGM RecordsSE3918
1.13Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams24 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Nashville
2.10Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2368136/2368137
2.10Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)821 233-1 Y-2
1.12Jambalaya2:55Hank Williams30 Years of No. 1 Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest Music
2.10Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)821 233-2, 821 234-2, 821 235-2
2.5Jambalaya (On de Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsCountry Music’s Golden HitparadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestDRDS 4021/5
1.9Jambalaya2:57Hank WilliamsGolden Oldies on CD Vol. 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Philips840 431-2
1.9Jambalaya2:53Hank WilliamsSteel MagnoliasGeorges DelerueAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)841 582-2
1.9Jambalaya2:53Hank WilliamsSteel MagnoliasGeorges DelerueAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)841 582-4
1.1Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsCountry USA: 1952Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CTD-16, MSD-35193
3.3Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsThe Original Singles Collection...PlusHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 194-2
3.3Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsThe Original Singles Collection… PlusHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-07-01
PolyGram Records, Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 194-2, 847 195-2, 847 196-2, 847 197-2
2.15Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsSioux City SueVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Good Music Record Co.SUK/A 22249, SUK/DMC1 0969
1.10Jambalaya On The Bayou2:52Hank WilliamsCountry Music Classics, Volume 1: 1950'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)225-2
1.6Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsDe Pre Historie 1952Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)262.652
1.3Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsLonesome BluesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Special Music Company843-769-2
2.3Jambalaya2:53Hank WilliamsThe Nashville DreamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality TelevisionQTV CD014
1.14Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsCheating HeartsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Karussell550 099-2
1.4Jambalaya (On the Bayou) (1952)2:54Hank WilliamsThe History of Country Music: The Fifties, Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Kenwest RecordsKNEWCD 717
1.1Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsThose Were the Days, Volume 1: The Country StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
GoldiesGLD 63011
1.2Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank Williams20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 546 660-2
1.9Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsBack to Back: Their Greatest HitsHank Williams, Jr. & Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-09-01
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
1.19Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsHis Best Recordings Volume 2Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Blue Moon (Spanish label)BMCD 3053
1.14Jambalaya (On The Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsLegendary Country SingersHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR990-01
1.8Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsMost Wanted Country, 53 av de største country & western slagerne i Norge!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Record Collection480 880-2
1.8Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsOnly Country 1950-1954Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JCIJCD-3151
2.2Jambalaya2:54Hank WilliamsBest of Country ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Jambalaya2:51Hank Williams Sr.Country Stars, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Creative Sounds, Inc. (US, cat#: CSIxxx)CSI515
1.5Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsLiving in America: American Country & Western SupertracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH007 03 52
1.5Jambalaya2:54Hank WilliamsThe Very Best of CajunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)
1.12Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams20 of Hank Williams' Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-12-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314-536 029-2
1.12Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams20 of Hank Williams' Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)3145360292
2.3Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank Williams50 Superhits of Pop, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Selected Sound Carrier, Selected Sound Carrier AG5397 G
4.11Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsThe Complete Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-17
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314-536 077-2
4.11Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsThe Complete Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-22
Mercury Nashville
1.3Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsClassic Country: Golden ’50sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR808-06
1.9Jambalaya2:51Hank WilliamsJambalayaHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Creative Sounds, Inc. (US, cat#: CSIxxx)SSI 3538-2
1.7Jambayla (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsClassic Country: 1950-1959Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 626/03
1.11Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsGreatest Hits of the Millennium: 50’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)564 668-2
1.20Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsThe History of Pop 1950-1954Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest
1.1Jambalaya2:56Hank WilliamsThe Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-07-25
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-1537
1.20Jambalaya (On the Bayou)?:??Hank WilliamsAll Time Top 100 #1 Country ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.13Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Stars of the 20th CenturyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest0350902-1/2/3/4
1.19Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsThe Ultimate CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-07-23
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)D 245312
4.19Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsHank Williams: Das Leben einer Country-LegendeColin Escott gelesen von Dominic RaackeAudiobook
  • DE2002-11-25
ROOF Music (German label and publisher)RD 2233170
2.15Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsEssential CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBX35
1.14Jambalaya (On The Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsLegendary Country SingersHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicC26300GG53
1.14Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsLegendary Country Singers: Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsYou Win Again: 26 Original RecordingsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003-01-29
Prism EntertainmentPLATCD 926
1.13Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams24 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Nashville823 293-2
1.5Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsEssential Country Classics: 18 Country LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 514
1.1Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsLegends of Country: 27 All Time Favourite Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 979
1.25Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsNo More DarknessHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Trikont (German independent label)Trikont US-0311
1.21Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsThe Essential Hank Williams: Hillbilly LegendHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Metro Doubles (UK double‐disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD519
1.19Jambalaya2:56Hank WilliamsThe Great Tomato Singer Songwriter CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tomato (independent New York label)TOM-2104
3.11Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsAll the CroonersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing5046754852
1.9Jambalaya2:57Hank WilliamsCold Cold HeartHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Performance (Delta Music)38121
1.14Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsFrom Sea to Shining SeaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestA4 72872 SSTC0437
2.13Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsGreatest Hits of the 50’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 901865
1.4Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsJambalaya (On the Bayou)Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Dynamic (UK budget label)DYN 2132
1.5Jambalaya (On The Bayou)2:57Hank WilliamsRamblin' ManHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Direct Source Special Products Inc.AD 43282
2.7Jambalaya (On The Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsYour Cheatin' HeartHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Double PleasureDP 21513
20.20Jambalaya2:51Hank WilliamsThe History of Country & Western MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-03-14
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)204852
1.19Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsGoldHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-14
Mercury Nashville
10.20Jambalaya2:51Hank WilliamsCountry & WesternVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-07-18
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)223001-321
3.16Jambalaya2:54Hank WilliamsThe King of Hillbilly MusicHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-12-05
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)223281-354
1.10Jambalaya2:52Hank Williams100 Mp3 Hits JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMPR 904797
1.19Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsGreat Jukebox FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 1368, PLATCD 1382
4.7Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsMuzikale herinneringen aan de jaren ’50Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005
Reader’s DigestD 05002 DD
1.2Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsThe Complete CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
2.10Jambalaya (On The Bayou)?:??Hank WilliamsThe SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Unlimited Media CZ
3.24Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:52Hank WilliamsYour Cheatin' Heart: Classic Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dynamic (UK budget label)DYN 3521
1.7Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsThe Hank Williams StoryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Jambalaya (on the Bayou) (single version)2:54Hank WilliamsTrue CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006-12-04
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.4Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams and His Drifting CowboysLegends of Country: Classic Hits of the ’50s, ’60s & ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-12-05
Shout! Factory
2.8Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsGiants of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4 TuneFTN 4-52008
19.11Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsThe Million Sellers of the 30s, 40s, 50sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupCDR0678
2.18Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsCollectedHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2007-03-09
Deluxe (Dutch label, BCD imprint)DEL 800119
1.17Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:52Hank Williams100 Mp3 Vintage LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMPR 904727
2.9Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:56Hank WilliamsCountry Legends: ReflectionsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
Green Umbrella EntertainmentREF2CD4009
1.24Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:52Hank WilliamsMule TrainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
Dynamic (UK budget label)DYN 5238-8
7.15Jambalaya2:54Hank WilliamsCountry & Western HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-05-03
Membrane Music
2.11Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsCountry’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT3CD012
1.7Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsHonky Tonk CountryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Payless Entertainment Limited
3.12Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsThe Absolutely Essential CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-02-23
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3006
3.8Jambalaya?:??Hank WilliamsOldies 101: Your FavouriteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • HK2009-03-15
Universal Music Hong Kong
1.29Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsRockin' Chair MoneyHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-04-07
Bear Family RecordsBCD 16636 AH
3.8Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsOldies 101Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Ltd. (UK sound recording / publishing company)
2.19Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsCountry’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-08-07
H’ART Musik-Vertrieb GmbHNOT2CD225
1.12Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank WilliamsComplete Roots: The Roots of The White StripesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Snapper MusicSBLUECD063
3.25Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysHank Williams The AnthologyHank Williams with His Drifting CowboysEP + Compilation
NOT3CD034
3.8Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsOldies 101: Your FavouriteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America)532 0411
3.17Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsPistol Packin' Mama: Beloved Country Songs of WWIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dynamic NostalgiaDYN 3565
1.8Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:55Hank Williams and His Drifting CowboysThe Only Classic Country Collection You’ll Ever NeedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shout! Factory826663-11710
(unknown)
1.9Jambalaya2:52Hank WilliamsMore Hank Williams & StringsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
MGM RecordsSE4429
1.9Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsLet's Turn Back the Years July 1951 - June 1952, Volume 7Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)833 749-2

Relationships

sampled by:Jungalaya by Fool on the Hill (FOTH) (FOTH, UK Drum & Bass producer, "Fool on the Hill")
recording of:Jambalaya (On the Bayou) (on 1952-06-13)

Related works

Jambalaya (On the Bayou)

lyricist and composer:Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK)
Acuff-Rose-Opryland Music Limited (UK)
Fred Rose Music, Inc.
Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC)
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1952-07-28)
referred to in medleys:Jambalaya / Shake, Rattle and Roll / Bop-A-Lena (order: 1)
later parody versions:Jam-Bowl-Liar
later translated versions:Džambulaja
Es is wahr
Jambalaya (French version)
Jambalaya (Portuguese lyrics)
Jambalaya (Polish lyrics)
Jambalaya (German translation by Kurt Feltz)
Jambalaya (Dutch translation)
Jambalaya (German translation by Peter Matthäus)
ジャンバラヤ
is the basis for:小癩麻