The Life and Tragic Ending of Tennessee Ernie Ford

Mini bio of the life of actor Tennessee Ernie Ford who is probably most famous for singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, his hit recordings of The Shotgun Boogie and Sixteen Tons

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[anneouzts]

When I was 5 years, my mother played "Sixteen Tons" on our record player. I loved it and knew all the words. I am 71 years old now.

[edcpike]

He had a fantastic voice and personality. Love Tennessee Ernie Ford.

[tylernason]

His version of “Lord I’m coming home” always makes me cry. Fantastic voice.

[jeremyhennessee]

This should be titled The Life and Ending of Ernie Ford. There's nothing tragic about living to the age of 72 and dying rich or well to do.
His drinking was an unfortunate aspect of his life, but not exactly tragic in the formal sense.

[musicmandon]

My mom loved Tennessee Ernie. She played his hymns most Sunday afternoons ... whether we'd been to church or not! I still remember his great old voice.

[donparker]

Corps is pronounced "Core" not corpse, Bombardier is pronounced "bom-ba-deer" not bom-bard-der. Sorry to nit pick but these kinds of mispronunciations are painful to hear.

[lissettesbloom]

We all are going to die folks. He was an amazing singer and loved God.

[Wildanimal.]

I love his civil war cover albums from 1961 my favorite is “Songs of the Union”. I’m 18 but love history and music.

[tomlawson]

Jeez Dude if you are going to insist on narrating everything yourself at least try to learn how to pronounce names of the places you are talking about!

[irenehillier]

I didn't know about the alcohol part till today, intriguing yet sad to learn, he was a true professional nevertheless, choosing to keep his public and personal life separate for most of his life.

[PrimeDirective]

Omg, I am just becoming aware of Ford's voice and persona and to find out about his drinking and death is so so sad. Rest in Peace you are fondly remembered, and his sons, I hope they did okay. I heard one died of cancer.

[EdwardNagel]

Well Minivan78, I will be one of those that choose to listen no further. After listening painfully to the gurdgetate of the Evlyn Woodhead Sped Redding Corse, I can take no more. Acceptance of ignorance is not my forte. What a friggin maroon.

[kevingriffiths]

Sixteen tons was one of my father's favourite songs, so it's such a pity that drink destroyed Ernie in the end.

[lenhummel]

He was quite the character! ... and a great voice and soloist.🎯❗

[garycarpenter]

He was great on I Love Lucy, and the Lucy Show plus Hee Haw and he had a wonderful voice I just loved to hear him sing act and his comedy skits

[mjd]

It is weird how we say so sad he/she died...100 years if your lucky/unlucky, just enjoy life while you have it because it goes faster than we think

[richswww]

To the narrator: "corps" is pronounced "core". A "corpse" is a dead body. ;)

[lawrenceweinzimer]

Remember a '..Good things from the Garden, ' 'Green Giant pea picker' record from 1963 as a child. All along the way, since, easy to admire his golden, baritone voice and solid persona. Nobody really knew what went on behind his closed doors, years ago. Until it was too late.

[trumpetscall]

There is nothing sad about his death, because he finally came face to face with his Savior.

[smeldaroses]

Great bass. great singer, love God, bless him.