Tennessee Ernie Ford Whispering Hope

Tennessee Ernie Ford Whispering Hope

About Tennessee Ernie Ford

Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television.

Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history.

About The Ford Show

As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music.

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[lloydrich]

A more simpler wholesome time wish i could go back to that Era

[ronaldszudy]

Ernie Ford's rich voice brings great warmth to this fine old hymn. May God bless his memory.

[dihicobra]

My mother often woke us in the morning with Tennessee Ernie singing this song

[rhonda]

Beautiful. The background singers weren't overwhelming in this one.