Tennessee Ernie Ford

Tennessee Ernie Ford 100th Birthday Tribute

[@Pfrazier43]

What a man, and what a life. We need him or some more like him. His son said, even at the top of his career, he was never too busy to stop and talk to even the least of the citizens. HE WAS TRUELY A COMMON MAN.

[@lauras7352]

This was just great - thank you - we 've got his music and these wonderful recollections.

[@mariagloor688]

What a beautiful, calming voice.

[@mikescriber1777]

My mom and my Grandmother both loved his music and his message. It stands to reason that his music still affects me immensely. Such a pure baritone voice that I do not think will ever be matched regardless of genre.

[@Pfrazier43]

I was one of the lucky 0nes that started watching Ernie as a youngster and listened to Him at 80. My mother bought all the Gospel albums and I still have some of them still. A man of great inspiration. He loved to laugh and I miss this kind of entertainment today. No one seems to want to stop and just listen any more.

[@joandondero1736]

Before I read the post, I want to mention that when I was a young kid in central northeastern PA, us youngsters would sing Tennessee Ernie Ford’s song 🎶 about...”I load 16 ton of undermine coal, & the Straw boss said, “well, bless my soul.....”. We loved that song, we were PA coal miner’s kids! Keep singing for the Lord, Ernie, He’s listening! 🙏🏼

[@dianacallicott4092]

I love the old hymns and Ernie and Elvis were the greatest voices ever.❤❤❤❤❤miss them so😢

[@bernicebartel4333]

Ernie,Was one of my favorites as an entertainer when I was young.I miss those days.Ernie had a great voice and was a good actor I loved him on I Love Lucy.

[@connieverbeck1110]

He was such a great guy. One of my fav singers.

[@brucknerian9664]

First class man all the way in every way; someone I admired as a singer--they don't come around often, not with this deep baritone full of character.

[@JHarder1000]

One of the great entertainers of the twentieth century.

[@juliannarmitage7060]

I really love his voice and music. He was on when I was real little. But I liked him..I believe he hosted Miss America. I am going to listen to his Gospel music right now. ..

[@joandondero1736]

I remember when I was a kid in one of the central northeastern Pennsylvania coal towns, Mr. Ford sang a song that went like this, “He load 16 tons of #9 coal, & the straw boss said well bless my soul!....(etc.).... my grandfathers & father were anthracite (hard coal) coal miners, & everyone in the area loved that song. If I recall, a “straw boss” was a foreman; coal was numbered by sizes; sometimes names were used, I.e, “pea” coal was the size of a pea, or “chestnut “ coal, the size of a chestnut. The sizes were made for specific reasons - depending on different types of stoves of furnaces. I never met my grandpas; they went to Heaven before I was born, but I’ll meet them someday in the Lord’s kingdom, along with mom & dad, ❤️❤️ And the rest of my loved ones. 🙏🏼

[@stillrestless99]

The first record I ever bought was 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford. I was about 14 years old. His Spirituals album has been one of my favorites since the 1950's - even when I didn't want anything to do with religion, I always had a copy of that album and I listened to it from time to time. To say that he was a very special person is an understatement.

[@angelamayo4975]

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[@susanj.walterspowers6860]

I was raised in Altoona and East Freedom, Pa. I understand what you're talking about. Altoona was THE Railroad City.

[@susanj.walterspowers6860]

Soft coal was cheaper but didn't burn as long. Hard Coal lasted longer. I could bank a furnace to last through the night when I was way too young.

[@kennybrown802]

tenn Ernie is one of a kind I am blessed to still able to hear him today

[@paulafowler2412]

Loved this man...such a great performer and so funny! ❤️

[@larrytischler570]

"Sixteen Tons" and "The Tennessee Waltz" come to mind when I hear his name. The latter was a real beauty sung with Patsey Cline.

[@jimr4652]

Seemed like a truly humble, wonderful man.

[@deaconmarlon5916]

i know Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@elliottbodie7448]

@Deacon Marlon Flixportal

[@deaconmarlon5916]

@Elliott Bodie Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :) Appreciate it!!

[@elliottbodie7448]

@Deacon Marlon glad I could help xD

[@tommas2674]

America is so far away, please stop democrats.

[@patalexander3702]

What a wonderful bunch of family!

[@marktelford]

One of my favorite performers he was more than a singer

[@melissahannah587]

I really enjoyed this post .Thank You .

[@railway-share3820]

I was watching the Randolph Scott film 'Man in the Saddle'. Some cowhands were sat round a campfire and one sang the title song while strumming a guitar. I thought he's a good singer for a bit actor. At the end of the film in the credits I noticed it was TEF doing the singing. The film is on here and worth watching.

[@edithdavis2848]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼.....

[@ZacharyWhite25]

A true legend for sure! Tennessee Ernie Ford’s Show “The Ford Show starring Tennessee Ernie Ford” does not deserve to rot in storage! Some network needs to pick up the series! I’m 21 and I loved the PBS reruns back in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.

[@zestygurl]

Agreed. 100% agreed.

[@stevenyourke7901]

A great basso. You don’t hear many real bassos among great popular singers.

[@susanhancock1634]

Great bio of the great entertainer.

[@natsional]

23:05 made me kind of sad. Reminded me of how my dad gave me a toy train for my birthday. I was so happy and the train would make the sound and it would make the smoke and it was fun to play with. It would run on the rails which were pretty long. My mother was angry at my father though as he had given the toy but wasn't at home at my birthday. I didn't pay attention to this then or now. He wasn't so near as a parent would and I didn't talk to him much. I love Ernie Ford and he does remind me of my father

[@maryasmith7721]

I remember Tennessee Ernie Ford when I was in high school during the 60’s. I’m 80 now. But he was a great singer.

[@monaquick2421]

I love to hear him song!!!

[@vickyleather1147]

Wonderful!

[@mokin-rui717]

Miss good programming like this. Can't hardly stand what television has become over the years. Won't watch the new stuff.

[@cristalramirez648]

This is Gold 😭💜

[@nancyk3615]

I didn;t know that there was enough water in the Pecos River to float a house boat! I grew up watching Tennesee Ernie Ford! The whole family loved him! I remember when he was on an "I Love Lucy " episode and he had them locked up in the country jail but offered to let them out if Ricky would audition Teensy and Weensy , the twins.

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

His brother didn't show up , My X was from Bristol ,she said his brother was real smart , had a masters degree , and had a job as a janitor ,I can relate.

[@AintNoFool]

Old Shenandoah... perfect

[@bobhollabaugh8044]

one of the best shows ever....."This Is your life".

[@joandondero1736]

I wrote 2 posts about coal mining in central northeastern PA....Oooops! Senior moments appear without notice! 😎

[@AintNoFool]

Just listen to Reagan's description of Ford as he presents the Medal of Freedom. "Celebrities" today do not fit that personal "description" now. We have fallen so far & need to return to that example Ford set for our values.

[@kariecooper2085]

He was soooo handsome!

[@garyatkins7142]

edward R murrow was doing the zoom of the 1950's 😃

[@marywells5619]

Love it

[@TimL2005]

Dont know how I missed this..

[@karencawthorn3173]

Is this son of Ernie's, the little boy who was bee-bopping & snapping his fingers to " the little boy from...Bethelhem."?

[@Quint1836]

1:08:16 was so heartwarming

[@dorothysmom]

Tennessee Ernie Ford is my Cousin.

[@henkgloudemans8886]

ForD

[@dorothysmom]

@@henkgloudemans8886 Sorry for the misspelling lol. I hit the wrong key. I do know how to spell.

[@dorothysmom]

I fixed my spelling.

[@henkgloudemans8886]

@@dorothysmom You are a Sweety !!!!

[@jrlomy2k]

He was everyone's cousin

[@ericdreizen1463]

Made his name at KXLA Pasadena, which later became KRLA!

[@marcelosimaoamaro6542]

Grande homem americano

[@maryplaidy6814]

I know that voice. That's got to be Charlie Napier narrating.

[@jrlomy2k]

Sounds like Earl Hamner of Waltons fame

[@maryplaidy6814]

@@jrlomy2k Nope, I looked it up. It was Charles Napier. Earl Hamner talked slower and softer.

[@srab420]

I love this. It’s too bad that the subtitles are computer generated because they make a lot of mistakes.

[@eileenmoore9934]

killing animals with a gun, is not hunting. try too outsmart a true wild animal without a arrow or gun. cowards who us this tactic dont call yourself a HUNTER..