Sixteen Tons

by Tennessee Ernie Ford

Sixteen Tons cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 2 May 1960
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:23
  • Community rating: 3.42/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capitalizing on his massive, enduring popularity as a television host, this compilation gathers the vocalist's highly successful 1950s singles. Anchored by the profoundly influential, heavily rhythmic title track regarding the plight of coal miners, the collection highlights his booming, incredibly rich bass-baritone voice seamlessly bridging elements of traditional country boogie with highly polished, sophisticated mainstream pop orchestration.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Sixteen Tons (2:35)
  2. The Shot Gun Boogie (2:35)
  3. Bright Lights And Blonde-Haired Women (3:06)
  4. The Cry Of The Wild Goose (3:14)
  5. Milk 'Em In The Mornin' Blues (2:23)
  6. Catfish Boogie (2:17)
  7. Mule Train (3:04)
  8. Smoky Mountain Boogie (2:39)
  9. Philadelphia Lawyer (3:25)
  10. Country Junction (2:22)
  11. Anticipation Blues (2:09)
  12. Blackberry Boogie (2:29)

Credits

  • Tennessee Ernie Ford - primary artist, written-by
  • Jack Fascinato - conductor
  • Cliffie Stone - written-by
  • Eddie Kirk - written-by
  • Fred Glickman - written-by
  • Hy Heath - written-by
  • Johnny Lange - written-by
  • Merle Travis - written-by

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