Sixteen Tons - Southern Raised (low bass singer cover)

[@JaNeija]

God Blesses those that keep the songs of the working people alive.

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

🔥kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2rOk2djrLp0i5Y🔥 You can say that again 🦝

[@notmethnx]

My. Fam made the the slave trade

[@kingoffire9373]

This was one of my dad's favorite songs, he played the original all the time in the truck when I rode around with him as a kid I miss you so much dad

[@ronelpeens7366]

🙏 I too mis the best man I ever knew...so sorry

[@anthonybrady-lb5ve]

Is he in the ALABAMA SLAMMER🤣🤣🤣

[@kingoffire9373]

@@anthonybrady-lb5ve ? No, he passed away with several combined illnesses when I was in my 20s and i took care of him until he passed.

[@ronelpeens7366]

@@anthonybrady-lb5ve vile reply 🤢🤮

[@ulrichbaumann8928]

He must have been a great dad! Sorry for your loss, but I am happy for the good memories you have of him.

[@cmacknews]

Six decades of listening to good music and this rendition is among the best!

[@Ida-iu3uj]

It is.

[@benrboss]

meanwhile the geoff castelucci version

[@stocks365]

This Tennessee Ernie Ford slander will not stand

[@michaelkelly1251]

Jaw just dropped, I stopped and logged in just to like and comment. This is a return to my childhood. My parents played this song a million times. At 65 I never dreamed I would hear a better version than the one I heard so many years ago. Makes me want to go back and play this version for them. They would agree with me. But, still I give credit to Tennessee Ernie Ford for my affection to the song.

[@chrisagler8472]

Great cover but T. E. Ford still wins hands down. He made you feel it. Beautiful harmony though and well sung. definitely gets the thumbs up. I'm so glad that others are keeping the old song stories alive. It is our history you know. Still constantly tries to be the present too. Bet they could do a decent Big John.

[@emmamaclachlan1971]

❤️😘🙏🏼

[@robanderson7471]

You take the exact words from my thoughts. I'm 59 my mother big fan T.E.FORD so I heard many times as child. This is awesome version. Live what they're doing here.

[@d2darrel]

Geoff Castellucci is good too kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvPhWtmn7ZmotE

[@walterkoziol3822]

Naw..... not say they're bad but this version of 16 tons is way too folksy. When the song was first written Bob Merrill and Terry Shand is about some guy in the coal mines. Even the original score had the tough hard working feel of the coal worker. This version didn't have that feeling to it.

[@paulmilsaps4476]

It's good to see so of the younger generation keeping the classics alive. My hat is off to all of you.

[@XR171]

I don't hear YOU when I listen to this. I hear the hills of Eastern Kentucky. I hear the sorrow, the angst, the hope, and the echo of the hollar. I still hear your voices but there's so much more. Amazing

[@bea4156]

Underrated comment 💯

[@rogerfreed6414]

This is a perfect piece of art in every way possible! The music, the synchronized singing, the colors, the editing, everything!

[@robertbertagna1672]

good to see the younger generation still carry these great songs.

[@hwica2753]

It's like Bluegrass meets classical music. Wonderful,

[@draganminic4928]

I've heard several versions of this song, and couldn't possibly imagine female voice having a part in it. Yet you guys have done such a good job. From now, whenever I hear this song, I will visualise a loving wife suffering together with her strong, honest husband dedicated to his family.

[@עדינהירבה]

מקסים בפרט הסולן

[@idafeuerfrau5631]

Good documentary about the women who worked above the ground at the sorting belts can be found on KZbin too. Harsh work and abysmal pay.

[@draganminic4928]

@@עדינהירבה I didn't quite get it... can you, please, elaborate?

[@Ellecram]

Well said! Love the TE Ford version but this one is more haunting and layered.

[@lenabreijer1311]

Women and children worked in mines too. They hauled the ore out.

[@brianjohnson9000]

Tennessee Ernie Ford is somewhere smiling at this rendition. I'm old school and T.E. Ford did this best, but this is a razor sharp close second. Love it!!!

[@forrestmosby7118]

Yep..I grew up on TEF

[@vickireynolds4055]

Listen to Geoff Castalucci! I love TEF dearly, but Geoff does him proud! 😉👵🇺🇸

[@forrestmosby7118]

I was born in ‘55… somewhere around ‘58 or so, based on the age I remember it, my parents and some of their friends had this deep discussion on whether Ford was saying he owed his soul to ‘the company store(sto)’ , or ‘company stove’…They went round and round for hrs…I later heard a version on his variety show where he made a point to emphasize ‘store’…but in the original version, its up for grabs….interesting times back then

[@Ellecram]

@@forrestmosby7118 LOL! One could make a poetic argument for the company stove.

[@ThePaulv12]

No he's dead. What you say presupposes life after death of which there's absolutely no evidence. Religion asserts it knows more than science but it doesn't, so old Tennessee if he were somehow brought back to life would in likelihood have absolutely no knowledge of this vid.

[@БольшойГринго]

Как хорошо, что есть настоящая музыка и настоящие певцы. Слава им !

[@sapphichazard]

I just love it when the algorithm leads me to excellent covers and standards. What an excellent rendition of the classic!

[@musicalapril23]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😆😆😆

[@murderraven7770]

Yeehaw!🤠

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheDogPa]

...not where I would have gone on purpose...algo fudge factor? Glad, none the less :O)

[@MerleBowers]

Everyone that says they aren't recording good country music is wrong. The younger generation is recording and playing it and it is alive and well on social media!

[@brianwelsh2810]

40 years ago they would have been starring on someone's television show, that kind of talent is rare! Lucky to stumble onto this video they are amazing!

[@sarahbrooks4153]

Someone should send this to Marty Stuart. He might put them on his show.

[@briansmidt8839]

I agree with that completely. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled on this group. A real blessing!

[@laurapinder]

Hi there how are you doing? Your post are always comment section but I believe you are off Facebook I don’t want to be rude by sending you a request without your permission would you mind sending me a friend request? thank you and remain blessed

[@brianwelsh2810]

@@laurapinder would be happy to send a friend request but I don't do Facebook at all.

[@laurapinder]

@@brianwelsh2810 okay where are you from

[@narciekelly8985]

That voice!! And everything else too - great music all round.

[@kenhilton9689]

I come from a long line of miners in NW England, my uncle used to sing this constantly, It was only after I grew up I realised the truth and sentiments behind it. excellent cover !!

[@smudgeyarksha3514]

You a red rose? I'm a White Rose! Living state side now. Hi!

[@bluesageful]

Curious... Did ya'll have 'company stores' there in England as well? Here in the Southern States, the companies actually printed their own money. And owned the only stores. So, the people were totally completely indebted to the company. It's illegal now, of course.

[@404Dannyboy]

Its amazing that people can hear songs like this and be anti union and pro mega corporations.

[@aluskn]

@@bluesageful Not specifically, but the broader scenario of miners living in extreme poverty, working back-breaking jobs, and getting nowhere while the 'company' makes all the money, was still something which still held true and so would make this song very relatable even without that detail.

[@roddydelipsa1769]

@@bluesageful we had company stores here in Chile... mostly in American or British-managed mining sites. Miners were paid in tokens to be spent at the store.

[@Teresa-ch3og]

This reminded me of my dad. He's gone now, but he loved this song.

[@meerestegal2970]

That's why I came here. I was thinking about my dad and this song popped in my head. I guess it was a dad thing to sing this song

[@bobcuriston5402]

That deep bass voice is fabulous. Love it !

[@mesasmiles]

I love it, too. But why does it seem like they are lip-synching?

[@Commenting-answering]

Bass singers really get me where I live.

[@thomasjones5022]

This was the first song as a child I know was music. This group did the song and the MAN who first sang it Justice

[@rodfisher2837]

Such a talented group, a joy to listen to.Thank You.

[@gregorywoodward6468]

The more I listen to Southern Raised, the more I’m mesmerized by the perfect harmonies and inspired instrumentals and singing of this quartet. You guys & gals are the best, and a refreshing departure from rap & hip hop, etc. Cheers! woody, from the sunny Isle of Guam

[@artv4nd3l4y]

Yeah it's a definitely a good group. As I get more experienced in production it becomes apparent when there is editing like auto tune and possibly timing, but don't let that take away from the quality of the musicians either. I'm just saying there is editing on this, but it does sound great and a lot is still left up to the musicians. Their violin player is seriously great.

[@patstewart1263]

I loved hearing this fantastic rendition of a song my Dad used to sing, 50+ years ago

[@nancykostrzak9275]

Love this song. My favorite since the old days.

[@jamesstrickland7265]

I must say I'm an old Tennessee Ernest Ford fan I remember when he sang that song "oh how powerful his voice was" "and young man "what a powerful voice you have" "I applaud you" and the rest for such great rendition of that song may God Bless each of you and your music bless us for a long time ✝️🛐📖❣️

[@JohnSmith-hk8hx]

Man when that Violin comes in....goose bumps 💯

[@pauldogon2578]

haven't heard this since I was a kid, 50 years ago, you guys absolutely nailed it

[@Heather-xm9ul]

Woa. His voice is way deeper than I expected. They are talented and very skilled

[@faxmett855]

he's a standard bass II actually, but his voice is real good

[@betsybrains]

I'm 56 and raised in Alabama. I had two older sisters, and a mama and a daddy. We sang all the time. Around the house, Susan played mandolin; Paula played 12-string; we'd sing just about anything! The McClain Family band, John Denver, the soundtrack from Purlie -- you name it. On long car trips we sang. My job as the 3rd child was to sing 3rd harmony. Not until early adulthood did I realize that not every family bursts into song on the reg. Thank you Southern Raised for keeping this music going. Now here's y'all a treat from your new Aunt Betsy: Search "Johnny Cash reads aloud 'The Cremation of Sam McGee.'" It's a poem they taught us in 6th grade, and it's perfect for the Halloween season!

[@ЮрийКапичников]

Приезжайте к нам в Россию всем будет земля и счастье

[@anthonybrady-lb5ve]

Thats great. Im with you all the way. It's great. How's the Alabama Slammer. Is it still as good as ever. Hope so🤣

[@betsybrains]

@@anthonybrady-lb5ve I'm luckily unfamiliar with the Alabama Slammer. But it Tutwiler Women's Prison, they don't allow pet grooming. Says right there in the bathroom. "Don't wash your cat in the sink."

[@anthonybrady-lb5ve]

@@betsybrains 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tylerchristensen1484]

I love it when the algorithm brings me masterpieces like this.

[@StoutProper]

Rare it does it’s job properly tbh, I’ve been listening to music like this on KZbin for years and this is the first time it’s suggested it to me. My folks used to sing this all the time back in the day

[@allanlister4067]

I grew up listening to Tennessee Ernie on the prairies of the mid-west. I memorized the song and sang along with the music whenever I heard it. I didn’t quite understand all the subtle meanings of the song until I married a coal miners daughter from West Virginia. My father-in-law took me on a short tour of his mine. After that little tour and getting to know the people and the culture I really came to understand what the words meant. It was so good to hear the song again. I almost thought I was listening toe Tennessee Ernie. THANKS!!!

[@joyceflorida7111]

I am old enough to have seen Ernie Ford on our old black and white TV. This is wonderfully redone. Not only good looking but oh so talented. Your all are so great to carry on the music of our immigrant ancestors in Appalachia.

[@carlaaustin6054]

Love their voices and their skill with the instruments they play.

[@SarahGreen523]

Wow! Excellent harmonizing! Just... WOW! That violin! Chills!

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today…?😊

[@AllRequired]

Mix it in with the bass and you've got it.

[@young1939]

I like the way they corregraph all the different parts of the song and dancing in the pool into a great rendition of this classic Tennessee Ernie Ford song.

[@noranordheim2556]

Omg ! Norway here, got this recomended bc of my love of american, Norwegian, Russland and polish folk and all. This group is amazing ❤❤❤ Thank you KZbin for once...

[@doberman1ism]

I remember seeing Tennessee Ernie Ford singing this on my grandmothers black-and-white TV when I was a little girl. My uncles were West Virginia Coal Miners. Both had Black Lung Disease. God Bless All Coal Miners.

[@1SaltyGirl]

Aidah Do Leoni - Thank you. We're all coal miner's or married to one in my family. I could file for black lung with all the diggers, (miners work clothes), I've washed.

[@doberman1ism]

@@1SaltyGirl God bless you and all of your family. God bless all Coal Miners.

[@ImCarolB]

What am impact Tennessee Ernie has made on this song. No one dares put out a version without a deep bass singer! God job, Southern Raised!

[@wallyjohns7312]

I haven't heard this song in decades. Great job bringing it back.

[@williamnewton7406]

Just discovered and WOW this is way beyond outstanding. I know the old version of this song and I am sure that all involved in the making of this song are blown away. Hope `Sixteen Tons` comes out on a CD. Very well done all and thank you, V/R N

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you! I plan to upload to streaming services soon!!!

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

It's old classics like these that hold a special place in my heart ❤

[@faithbrewer7827]

So love this old song, brought back to life. So love this kick in the water! God bless you all ❤

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today..😊

[@sergiobustamante2163]

Excellent musical and vocal arrangement. The bass voice is exceptional.

[@asterix7842]

Every once in awhile, the KZbin algorithm gets it right.

[@ericthompson3982]

Correct.

[@lotharsattel2351]

1:03 1:03

[@captainidiot4301]

This guy knows what's up. That's how I got here too. Glad I showed up

[@mattWallJsy]

Same here! Absolutely fantastic!

[@ВячеславСемёнов-ъ1ш]

You have those fancy algorithms)) Russian hello

[@donaldleroy6502]

This is SOOO good, actually brings tears to my eyes, outstanding in EVERY way. I also think the cinematography is just as wonderful as the music

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you very much

[@rosairedubrule60]

fine addition to the legend

[@alphagt62]

The location made it that much better

[@nedoricciardi5716]

@@rosairedubrule60 Ottima esibizione,brave è un piacere sentire il country in quel modo. Grazie mille. 👍👍👋👋

[@Michelle-gg7cm]

Amazing!!

[@truthis777]

My Daddy from WVA. A couple yrs before his passing I brought this song up in a conversation. I said Dad this song is truth. We live it today no matter what job. Thank you, beautiful rendition💕🙏

[@guillermonieri4203]

Can not get tired of listening to you guys. Thank you.

[@Dsensei4u]

Use to listen to this song when I was a boy. I haven't heard anyone get that close to the great Ernie Ford. Love the bass singer and the ladies sound great together.Well done !

[@grumpyvet7670]

They don't hold a candle to Mr. Ford.

[@Dsensei4u]

@@grumpyvet7670 Freedom of Speech, everybody is still entitle to their opinion at the moment. I never said that he was better, just the best that I have heard since Ernie Ford. Hi from another Vet !

[@erdossuitcase7667]

My brother was sixteen years older than me. He sang this to me when I was little. This was an outstanding rendition.

[@logiciskindness]

THAT brings a HUGE SMILE! Thank you - God Bless you all.

[@featurefilms2001]

As a true Peabody KY. COALMINERS daughter, you can imagine what a family favorite this song was and still is. Glad you popped up. New subscriber is a must. 👍

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Awe thanks a bunch!!!

[@sandibrown53]

Beautiful

[@jerrykinnin7941]

My family history is coal and Hard rock miners from western Ky

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

What an 🌟OUTSTANDING GROUP!🌟 Tennessee Ernie Ford would be PROUD of this rendition for sure!!! Thank you for letting us hear this wonderful song once again!!!

[@dykazarov]

Шикарно! Отличные голоса!

[@howardsutherland66]

Awesome ! Love this version. I remember this song from when I was very young (about 5 years old) sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford. My parents had loads of records, mostly Country and Western so that's what I grew up listening to. As I got older I transitioned to Folk music and of course Rock music but these old songs are still locked in my memory. Thanks for this.

[@tdog4240]

That's how I first heard this song...grandparents old albums.

[@maureenpirone3658]

@@tdog4240 I'll give you a laugh! I saw and heard Ernie Ford sig this song as a teenager.

[@jonathanpritchett1002]

Outstanding ! Lovely harmony! Great fiddling! Great bass singer! Kudos!

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you kindly!

[@jswaney8878]

Thats the best that song has ever sounded. WOW!

[@ЮрийТкаченко-я1с]

Привет из Сибири,оказывается и в других местах есть жизнь и прекрасные песни и прекрасные исполнители.Удивлен,спасибо

[@swamifakkananda4043]

You are from siberia??? Woooow, bebe!!!

[@ЮрийТкаченко-я1с]

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[@nicknick6980]

@@swamifakkananda4043 Internet in siberia? Miracle!

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Wow!!! This brings back memories. Love that deep voice!

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

When I was very young, we had a vinyl record of Tennessee Ernie Ford singing this song. I used to play it over and over. One of my very favorites! I always love to see others do it, but I will always go back to Ernie as the standard. Great job!! I really enjoyed this version!

[@laurapinder]

Hi there how are you doing? Your post are always comment section but I believe you are off Facebook I don’t want to be rude by sending you a request without your permission would you mind sending me a friend request? thank you and remain blessed

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

@@laurapinder Who are you?

[@Мила-в3н]

Красивые, талантливые ребята. Классное исполнение!

[@johanvandermeulen9696]

What has you, barbarian from the steppes, to do with this lovely country and western music?

[@2737247]

в Адыгее, такие же места реки белая

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

This song was important in the union movement…my parents had a record with Paul Robeson singing it…I’m 71. Still love this sing. Great rendition.

[@jo-andahoe9806]

Check out *Abbey the Spoonlady* on youtube. I happened on her last year, fell in love, and now I'm here on this channel as a recommendation and have fallen in Love with it!!! 🇺🇲

[@kathysutherland4515]

Awesome!!! I’m 68 yr. old and I’m sure my appreciation for music even today came from my youth. My grandpa and uncles on my Mom’s side sang and played guitars and a fiddle to this same music when I was a kid and I loved it! Can’t wait to show my 87 yr. old Mom your videos.💕

[@andyottaway4644]

Most perfect song for this group ,and it's perfectly sung the guys voice is perfect and the ladies wow just wow they sing absolutely perfectly

[@dawndare3949]

Love the vocal harmony and the arrangement of on of my favorite songs.

[@goldiegoodwin6904]

This version is just exquisite. So beautiful!!!

[@fredstopper9906]

Awesome band every feeling hits home

[@mikepurvey5205]

THIS is a very worthy successor to Tennessee Earnie Fords rendition. I can praise no higher. Well done indeed!

[@richardvonpingel2379]

No higher praise is needed.

[@laurapinder]

Hi there, I was just going through a post on a page then your profile caught my attention and you seem worth talking to so I could not pass by without saying hi and ask how you doing. Do you mind us talking and getting to know each other better, I will love to be in your circle of friends. But I don't want to send you a Friend request without your permission, hope you don't mind sending me a friend request?

[@richardjones5255]

Another great version into which they have breathed new life, they are a great bunch of musical performers, it is only the second time I have heard a tune from them, but they were well worth finding. The video went excellently with the song.

[@78tag]

We need more singers with that deep tone.

[@waynehead7271]

Absolutely lovely! --- Bravo! Wonderful arrangement, beautiful harmonies, and even well produced video. It's a keeper!

[@philc4157]

What a wonderful version of a classic song. You all deserve wonderful praise for your work.

[@pavelantonov251]

Fallen in love with this group with a first look - incredible artists!

[@rutbrea8796]

I loved this song, haven't heard for years. Thanks for bringing it up to us. That manly voice is my favorite since I was a child.

[@HurtsLikeAMitch]

You should hear Geoff Castellucis version

[@tonybaroud3511]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@albertgrover2735]

My Dad used to sing this all the time when I was little - and that was a l-o-n-g time ago now. Haven't heard it in years - thanks; I love it :D

[@ЕленаЗубкова-у1ф]

Потрясающе. Не понимаю ни слова, но какое это наслаждение! Музыка, голос, исполнение.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

Oh his voice gives me shivers! Wonderful!

[@RopeResQ46]

I have loved this song by Tennessee Ernie Ford since I was very young. This song and his voice made me want to sing bass. Thankfully, I do, so to hear a bass version of this is fantastic to me. I loved the bluegrass arrangement y'all did. You kept true to the original while completely making it your own. Absolutely fabulous. Thank you. Time to go down a rabbit hole and see what more y'all have done.

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Hey thank you!!! Hope you enjoy!

[@cassandralibertywest4310]

It's sooo nice to hear singers with controlled voices who don't have a tremulo! 'Nice, clear tones of real singing! Thanks!

[@granthurlburt4062]

Totally agree!

[@michaeljohn7398]

Great rendition. Wonderful complimentary harmony. Top job guys. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thanks a bunch!

[@cled3600]

Like so many others here, I'm in my mid sixties and I first heard this as a little kid when my parents played it on the record player. Geoff Castellucci does a great cover, but this... is superb! Fine, fine work!

[@johntomlinson-j6x]

WOW a masterful rendition of of a truly heart wrenching classic... BRAVO !!! 🤠

[@Texfire]

Transformative cover of one of my favorite songs. I love the interweaving harmonies and excellent playing. Kudos to y'all, great performance!

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thanks

[@davidcummins475]

BlueGrass 16 Tons. Wow!! This version fits the song. The group made it theirs. Love other versions also but this one is unique and works. Well done.

[@GREATPLAINSMUSIC]

Great rendition of this song. Talented bunch. I love it.

[@christophermarshall527]

Beautiful rendition, brings it alive, & I love the cave background..

[@angelawilliamson2687]

Some of the best bluegrass I've heard in a long time! Loved this y'all!

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you very much

[@davesherry5384]

WOW! Brilliant performance! Great venue! Very talented crew!

[@3786373]

Can't stop listening it's so amazing! The song is beautiful and Powerful, performance is superb and that voice is something! Great! ❤️

[@Kaktuskastl]

outstanding fiddle solo. this is fundamental mastership.

[@lindamargolin8885]

Wonderful! Just had my grandchildren listen with me. I was their age when listening to Tennessee Ernie Ford. Keep up your blessed work.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing..?😊

[@cynthiaturner6060]

Loved it. Your voices, instruments and scenery all compliment each other!

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you very much!

[@dunruden9720]

complement

[@barbaracarlton8305]

Beautiful love the scenery thank you very much

[@АлёнаСм-я5и]

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[@9tophat]

Wow!!! This popped up in my feed... I love this song! Amazing musicians, amazing voice! Beautifully done!👍♥️🔥

[@douglascoe1385]

Love you guys and this version. The playing and arrangement. The deep bass vocal, the superb harmonies. But when Emily picks up her violin and plays...wow.

[@deanvamvas1787]

One of the BEST covers and twists on this classic Merle Travis/Tennessee Ernie Ford song that I've heard! Great job folks!

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you so much

[@williamestes8409]

just listened to this gave me chills

[@elisabethtourny6279]

knew it with Paul Robson singing... great to hear such a bass voice

[@ShneekeyTheLost]

Do yourself a favor, look up Geoff Castellucci doing a cover of this same song. If you think Paul is deep, you ain't heard nothin' yet. Dude's up there (down there?) with Tim Foust and Avi.

[@guymartin8167]

Wow!!!!! Straight up great, y'all nailed that... Vicksburg Mississippi ❤️🎸🎶🎵❤️✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@markbyrd4225]

That was awesome guys reminds me of my grandfather back in West Virginia when he worked in The cole mines I still have his stubs and all of his money went to the company store for credit awesome job

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

That's amazing! Thank you for sharing that, really cool!

[@dunruden9720]

Old King Cole? (or coal?)

[@markbyrd4225]

@@dunruden9720 coal I was using my speaker

[@ridgerunner3144]

I am quite sure ole TEF would lead a resounding cheer of "Bless all of your pea-pickin hearts"... I remember as a shirt-tailed boy Ole TEF had a variety type show on TV... My mother's dad lived with us and he was older than dirt at the time and would get meaner than a snake if he missed the show for some reason... Life was simple and good... New fan... New subscriber...

[@SouthernRaisedBG]

Thank you so much!

[@dianemeighen9030]

Great story,thanks.

[@ridgerunner3144]

@@dianemeighen9030 Thank you ma'am...

[@Tracy-xe9zu]

I never heard this song before but I absolutely love-- the bass singer's voice is so soulful, I could listen to it all day

[@docphillips5153]

Bravo. Ol' Ernie would be proud of that rendition.

[@user-jblack]

Nice melody, powerful voices, great performance, thank you! .. ----------- Приятная мелодия, мощные голоса, отличное исполнение, спасибо!..

[@billroubanis4750]

What an INCREDIBLE cover, of one of the great American classics of all time. When I first heard this song as a kid, it had probably already been around for about 40 years--yet it still rocked my world. Now, another 40+ years later, I am still hearing new covers of it all the time. This one, though, is no ordinary cover. It is a magnificent remake of the entire song, from start to finish. The original vocal melody is completely gone--not a single three note phrase is the same as in the original song. And the sound is very refined and polished--something that would normally ruin a song like this one, since a whole lot of the charm of the Merle Travis version was a function of its raw sound and working class energy. Yet this version is magnificent, and it immediately sounded familiar and real. The terrific musicianship doesn't hurt, of course.

[@amyzablocki1996]

This just popped into my feed and the timing is incredible. I just found out yesterday that an old friend who used to sing this song passed away last month. Amazing synchronicity.

[@lifuranph.d.9440]

Amy, there are no coincidences.