Children, Go Where I Send Thee" | Tennessee Ernie Ford | Dec 20, 1956

[@rochellecaffee1417]

I remember listening to him sing about God, on our black and white TV, at home, in Sacramento, California, when i was a very little girl..maybe 3 or 4 years old. I am 71 years old now, and remembering him is such a delightful “pastime” for me….He was such a wonderful example of the “love of Christ”, in a man. So grateful for the memories, now here, at Christmas time, in 2023.😊❤

[@davebrown8853]

Well said ---- and what a pure and wholesome time. Beautiful that you grew up these times. :-)

[@miovicdina7706]

How far California has gone in a different direction since then...😢

[@sandradent65]

If this doesn't bring a smile to your face nothing will

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

I am nearly 76 years old at this point and am so glad I was old enough to enjoy Tennessee Ernie Ford throughout my childhood. I had just turned 11 years old in November of 1956 and wouldn't trade those happy, innocent, wholesome years of my childhood for anything.

[@maggiegarber246]

I am also 76. I remember when he was on I Love Lucy.

[@donaldbeck6392]

Amen

[@abigailharris7218]

This never fails to crack me up! The boy who walked off is also his son so it just makes it so much funnier!

[@toosexy7955]

Ernies Son is a musican now, he's has the rythem ♥♥

[@chuckhodges5584]

How I wish we still had shows like this!

[@waynek3366]

I agree. What's on TV these days is nothing but garbage.

[@micky4fun]

@@waynek3366 I bet every generation in the last 70 years has said the same thing. What does that tell you?

[@waynek3366]

@@micky4fun When reality shows came in to play I think that's when the quality went bad.

[@klmegm197682]

I totally agree!

[@hazelanderson1479]

@@waynek3366 Definitely! I don’t watch TV anymore, as a) I’m too much of a skinflint to pay the licence fee, and b) there’s nothing worth watching anyway. It’s “Celebrity” this and that, plus excessive coverage of sports events, and the puerile rubbish that is reality shows. British TV used to be wonderful, but you’d be hard pressed to find something really worth tuning in for now.

[@janalea5551]

Gosh, what a blast from the past. TE Ford is a national treasure. That voice can never be duplicated. RIP ERNIE.

[@margaretpittman2914]

This is the Best Ever! I have gone to it several times to adore the sweetness in God's children, be it adult or child. Watching this makes me smile🙂

[@LifesPeachy321]

*Priceless!* His son Brion was adorable and could keep a rhythm too LOL

[@ionecuff6323]

This is my "Christmas Ritual"! Focusing on the birth of Jesus, children, family, love, and giving, that is the way it used to be and should still be today.

[@ramblingrose1540]

I bet he never would have imagined that in 2021, this clip would still be as funny as it was when it was made.. 🤔😂 Such a little sweetheart, enjoying his dad's music.. 😊

[@hazelanderson1479]

Sadly, Brion Ford died in 2008 aged 56.

[@ramblingrose1540]

@@hazelanderson1479 Oh, he died at such a young age... That's sad. 💐

[@hazelanderson1479]

@@ramblingrose1540 It is, but at least we have the benefit of KZbin where we can remember him and his father, head in hands, and enjoy his antics at our leisure.

[@ramblingrose1540]

@@hazelanderson1479 Definitely.. I love this scene.. Pure innocence and joy and that's a rarity these days.. 😊

[@jayneroper5592]

Watch Brion and his dad sing Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. It's brilliant.

[@phogue1]

You could never write a moment like this! TEF plays along so perfectly, and still cracks!

[@Jovocale]

Just saw this on UK TV tonight… 3 December 2023… love it!!

[@kayjones613]

Oh my gosh!!! That little dude just cracked me up!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@SkyRadio001]

He’s rockin it the real star of the show

[@kayjones613]

@@SkyRadio001 right?! I also just noticed the little girl next to the little dude! 😂🤣

[@SkyRadio001]

@@kayjones613 she’s the ultimate moral support right there help out the little dude 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 classic

[@kayjones613]

@@SkyRadio001 she sure is!!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@SkyRadio001]

@@kayjones613 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@EmeraldHunter]

My Grandma showed me this and told me to watch the reactions of the kids and It was so adorable 😂 We plan to play this every year on christmas and it cracks me up everytime to see the kids driving this poor man crazy 😂👍

[@Jynner]

Love this--especially the little boy who really enjoyed it! ❤😂

[@BeckW2012]

His son lol the other boy that walks off in the end is the older son 😂

[@rockywood21]

What a great voice he had

[@howarddeheer8295]

I grew up listening to great older County music and 62 years I'm still listening to it

[@sooz9433]

This ... was the beauty (or the curse ☺️) of live T.V.. My family never missed anything with Tennessee Ernie Ford whether it was his show, or a guest appearance on someone else's show... he was phenomenal.

[@cindyphifer970]

Love this video. Wish we still had wholesome shows

[@m.r.b.806]

My favorite video on the internet

[@BeckW2012]

Brilliant lol love it

[@leftyspade]

Grew up with five brothers, no sisters- I watch this and I'm a time traveler- That was us- Brilliant to all!

[@nadogrl]

That little boy keeping the beat was Ernie’s son, Brion, spelled the same as your name.

[@JoeMoore-i5w]

What two great voices to that song

[@hudsonsteele8532]

This was live... Ernie just had to hold it together the best he could. I would have cracked.

[@Eddie_Schantz]

That kid that got up and walked off the set at 2:56 is what really cracked Ernie up. Great vid.

[@RaraRemi_312]

That's his other son

[@МихаилЕвдокимов-л2д]

Amazing! God bless America!

[@rosew6819]

That is absolutely beautiful love it

[@garygodwin2580]

Pure gold!! Fantastic!! 😂😂 So, so funny 👍🏼

[@AdaraBalabusta]

My favorite YT video! TEF and his sweet little son.

[@SpiritedHearts]

So very sweet :)

[@debbiefletcher4781]

LOVE THIS.

[@charlottefrancischine6392]

No one better. My mommas favorite❤❤❤❤

[@ruthnealwood8659]

Thank you. Loved It

[@glen_88763]

the attention span of those kids is amazing

[@PoliteTia]

Too adorable!☺

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Ernie looks amused by the boy enjoying the song.😊😊

[@lindasmith524]

That boy is his young son. He was such a great father.

[@RaraRemi_312]

He would be. It was hos son Brion. The boy who got up and walked off at the end was also his son (Buck?) I'm just so amazed at how he didn't finally lose it and die laughing during the song at Brion's hilarious moves and facial expressions. I would've totally lost it if it was me. I've lost count at the number of times I've watched this but it's just hysterically hilarious

[@Michael-ep1ll]

Thanks enjoyed it.. TEF. Was my favorite over 60 years ago ♾️🪖

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

Love that pretty song

[@AmeliaEarhart537]

I had barely even started watching and was already laughing 😂

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Ernie was like Jim Nabors with using his drawl for comedy and then breaking out into a lovely song.😊

[@tmach2506]

And the whole time Ernie is thinking... mine is the best kid here,

[@RaraRemi_312]

I suppose it'd be practically impossible for TEF to truly 100% maintain his composure and not crack up because of the roars of laughter from the audience 🤣🤣😀

[@JMcdon1627]

The funniest!!!

[@lateshachurney5965]

The little boy at the end is like- I am outta here ! 😂

[@RaraRemi_312]

Yes, that's TEF's other son 😂😂

[@loveinaction2772]

So cute

[@willfreese]

Ordinarily, I hate "heartwarming," but I'll make an exception for this video.

[@lorriemcgee5562]

❤😂❤😂❤😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@revalationrevaltion9291]

My god my god where has society gone wrong today 2024???

[@fredmichaels418]

Here's one with the same little boy , happens to have been Mr. Ford's son Brion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3jHmWCZptl7sM0 As near as I can tell, this was around 1957 ; sadly, Brion succumbed to lung disease in 2008. I believe the boy in front that signals that Brion is Coo Coo Is the oldest son Buck Ford .

[@trxxxtr]

When was this

[@JamesDHuff-sx6or]

think it was Christmas 1960

[@BB-iw4tp]

1956. Ernie was 37 😮

[@dianabearden8576]

I wonder if Brion ever saw this

[@stephenclemence5856]

Upstaged by a little boy. He was more into it than Ernie Ford..Loved it.

[@williamhardie2440]

That little boy is his son Brion..

[@krisluvsutube2684]

@@williamhardie2440 Hilarious!

[@Quint1836]

I believe that's his son Brian

[@therealfronzilla]

Carl from Sling Blade as a kid?

[@MarciaChauvin]

Should know better than to include children they will always upstage you.

[@lloydrich522]

😂😂😂 Classic!