1965 version of Sixteen Tons

[The Genealogist]

Wondering if anyone is familiar with Tennessee Ernie Ford's 1965 version of "Sixteen Tons." I bought a batch of 45s recently, and there it was. It sounds, in my opinion, like of like a mash-up "Sixteen Tons" with Peggy Lee's version of "Fever." I'm not sure I care much for it, but thought I would share. Including a link to a YouTube video of the song.

[KT2000]

1. yes - my mother

used to play his album a lot. I liked the song. I do remember a different arrangement though. This one

[The Genealogist]

2. Yep, that's the definitive version

Until I found this 45, it was the only version by Tennessee Ernie Ford that I was familiar with (save perhaps some filmed live performances).

[Demit]

3. That's the version I remember being played on the radio, definitely.

[argyl]

4. That's the version my Mom played also.

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I've never heard the other one. This one is the definitive
"Sixteen Tons."

Not even Tennessee Ernie Ford can improve on it.
Make that could have improved on it.

[Fiendish Thingy]

5. Ford's original was the first version I ever heard, but this one's my favorite:

I defy you to listen to this, and not turn it up and dance around the room!