Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford [Americana] 4k Remastered 3

"Sixteen Tons" is a song written by Merle Travis and popularized by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The song was released in 1955 and became a number one hit in both the country and pop charts, and has become a classic American song.

[jimfladwood]

One of the best baritone voices in music history.❤ thank you for the post. RIP

[ОляПережогина-ус]

I am from Russia, and many people love this beautiful song. We have a club in Moscow, which is called "Sixteen Tons". And in the lobby of this club, this song is always played by this velvety voice.

[janmaiden]

My mother graduated from high school with Ernie. My grandparents were best friends with his parents. They came to our house several times to sing.

[donnasuelove]

My middle name is John. My dad’s family were all pure country Tennesseans. This singer also had a famous song “Big John”. My dad called me Big John and sang that all through my childhood. Great memory.

[princessmissy]

People don't know that he wasn't a country bumpkin... that was an act.
He was an incredibly intelligent, cultured, educated man.

[Ouida-ewph]

Loved to listen to Tennessee Ernie. This is a good one.His Gospel songs are really good, all the feeling goes into his singing ❤❤❤

[violetspider]

What an incredible voice. So deep and strong. They don't make them like this anymore. His voice is like a hug it just envelopes you. This is a voice that you can trust.

[debrabeeson]

my cousin was a great singer...we all were so proud of him

[pldilliner]

Never forgotten, blessed with a great voice & memories of a beautiful generation.🌺Lani

[edwardrodriguez]

I grew up knowing and loving his music through my mom, I was born in 64

[patricikadykohollandswort]

Tennessee Ernie Ford was one of a kind! Thank God we can still see his talent in old video clips!

[EstacioDacon]

I was so hypnotized by his captivating voice.It's so beautiful beyond words.I love it.❤❤❤

[lunajune]

@docRock1007 this is great. Ernie was my grandmothers first cousin.

[golden_opal]

Tennisee Ernie was incredible.
Little anecdote bout him: he had a ranch out in Crane, Oregon for a while, my grandpa knew him.

[renatamariabuenodepaiva]

Linda voz! Tenho um disco dele! Meu marido, brasileiro, amava a música country americana e me deixou centenas de discos dos maiores cantores country. Muitos foram comprados em viagens para os Estados Unidos, mas a maioria foi comprada aqui no Brasil mesmo. Relíquias!

[Charro]

Haven't heard that one in a long, long time.
I was a wee buck at 5 maybe 6, when I
First heard that song, "Sixteen Tons", on my grand parents little radio.
Its was tuned into the station that broadcast
to the American Forces in Europe(Germany)

Granddad used to mimic Ernie Fords deep baritone voice. 😊
Good hearing again 👍🏻

[jihf]

I always loved this song sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford! ❤

[janetleatham]

I fell in love with the voice of Tenesse Ernie Ford and this brilliant song! ❤

[ALLthedogz]

Wow! That's a fresh breath of an old memory!♥

[DarrylAquino-zbxn]

That's all time classic , *** my mum's 96 and she love's that 🎵 song, beautiful, *** ❤ western Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️