Rock & Roll / Country
Real name Ernest Jennings Ford, Years active 1949’s - 1975'ish
always klick on pic’s.
Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Born Feb. 13, 1919, Died Oct. 17, 1991 (a. 72), Reston, Virginia
Discography / Info! ”T." Ernie Ford / T. Ernie Ford
Ernest Jennings Ford
(February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons”.
Original release
CAPITOL F3262 (US) 10/1955 b/w 78 rpm CAPITOL 40258 (US) 11/1949
This release, re-issues on (Capitol) Starline 6007 [1960’s-70’s ?]
Sixteen Tons - 1955
Mule Train - 1949