<P> Winchester released several albums during the 1970s . Because of his status as a draft resister , he was unable to tour in the United States , and he became recognized primarily as a songwriter . His best - known songs include `` Yankee Lady '' , `` The Brand New Tennessee Waltz '' , `` Mississippi , You 're on My Mind '' , `` A Showman 's Life '' , and `` Biloxi '' . These and others have been recorded by numerous artists . </P>
<P> Winchester released several albums during the 1970s . Because of his status as a draft resister , he was unable to tour in the United States , and he became recognized primarily as a songwriter . His best - known songs include `` Yankee Lady '' , `` The Brand New Tennessee Waltz '' , `` Mississippi , You 're on My Mind '' , `` A Showman 's Life '' , and `` Biloxi '' . These and others have been recorded by numerous artists . </P>
who wrote mississippi you 're on my mind
who wrote mississippi you 're on my mind
Winchester
Winchester