Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American country and gospel singer and radio and television host. Today, he is best remembered for his hit recording of "Sixteen Tons".Born in Bristol, Tennessee, to Clarence Thomas Ford and Maud Long, Ford began his radio career as an announcer at station WOPI in Bristol, leaving in 1939 to study classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
Tennessee Ernie Ford Songs
These are the top songs by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Click the name of the song to watch videos for that song on YouTube.
Some people say a man is made out of mud A poor man’s made out of muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that’s weak and a back that’s strong Chorus: You load sixteen tons, and whattaya get? Another day older and deeper in debt St. peter don’cha call me,..
