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
1.2Jambalaya (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)841 582-4
1.9Jambalaya2:53Hank WilliamsSteel MagnoliasGeorges DelerueAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)841 582-2
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
  • US1991-07-01
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)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
  • -1998
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
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
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
TrikontTrikont 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
20.20Jambalaya2:52Hank 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
1.11Jambalaya2:55Hank WilliamsThe Million Sellers of the 50's (1952)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music Groupcdr0678s
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
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 101Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Ltd. (Hong Kong holding company - do not use as imprint. Legal name of Universal Music Hong Kong.)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
1.2Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:54Hank WilliamsThe Best of Hank & HankHank Williams & Hank Williams, Jr.Album + Compilation
  • US2011-05-18
Curb Records
1.2Jambalaya (On the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsHank Williams: IconHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-05-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0015533-02
1.11Jambalaya - On the Bayou2:55Hank Williams"MAKE MINE a DOUBLE" - Two Great Albums for the Price of OneJohnny Cash, Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2011-09-19
Play Digital
1.23Jambalaya2:53Hank WilliamsGiants of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011-11-28
1.23Jambalaya2:53Hank WilliamsAbsolutely CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Delta Leisure Group Plc60388
(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
1.7Jambalaya2:56Hank WilliamsCountry Gold, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.8Jambalaya (on the Bayou)2:53Hank WilliamsGiants of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FTN 4-52008

Relationships

sampled by:Jungalaya by Fool on the Hill (FOTH)
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)
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 lyrics)
ジャンバラヤ
is the basis for:小癩麻