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Ford's experiences as a navigator and bombardier in World War II led to his involvement with the Confederate Air Force (now the Commemorative Air Force), a war plane preservation group in Texas. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Tennessee Ernie Ford, the homespun television host and country and Western crooner whose 1955 recording of "16 Tons" became one of the biggest-selling records of all time, died yesterday at H. C. A. Reston (Va.) Hospital Center. They had two . Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! His first gospel album, Hymns (1956), became the first religious album to go gold, while his second gospel album, Great Gospel Songs, earned him a Grammy. Ernest Jennings Ford, known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In 1956 he released Hymns, his first gospel music album, which remained on Billboard's Top Album charts for 277 consecutive weeks; his album Great Gospel Songs won a Grammy Award in 1964 and was nominated for several others. Ernest Jennings Ford. Saint Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go; She said when he would return to Bristol, he often brought his two sons along. Mr. Moore retired from the DEA in 1987 after 18 years with that agency's mid-Atlantic regional laboratory. One year later, on Thursday night,October 4th, 1956, the result of that search aired coast-to-coast with the network's broadcast premiere ofThe Ford Show StarringTennesseeErnie Ford. Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 - October 17, 1991) known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American country and gospel singer and radio and television host. He is most remembered for 16 Tons. But today, Tennessee Ernie Ford remains one of the most popular and beloved entertainersAmericaand the world have ever known. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He attended Gonzaga College High School and Wheeling College in West Virginia. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3806/ernie-ford. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was a graduate of Savannah State College and did graduate work at Yale and Howard universities. Mr. Moore taught high school chemistry in Savannah early in his career and was a chemist with the Food and Drug Administration in Buffalo for eight years before moving here. Hey, Good Lookin' 2. He also contributed to movies as a singer. Failed to report flower. [9] He became a household name in the U.S., largely as a result of his portrayal in 1954 of the 'country bumpkin', "Cousin Ernie", in three episodes of I Love Lucy. These performances only helped him maintain and broaden crossover appeal, and at the same time he was a downright ubiquitous figure on country music variety shows of the period, including the Old American Barn Dance. Ford's program was notable for the inclusion of a religious song at the end of every show, a tradition he recalled during his days as a cast member on Cliffie Stone's Hometown Jamboree live radio and TV show. Within nine weeks of its release, two million recordings of "Sixteen Tons," had been sold, and it topped the popularity charts throughout the spring of 1956. To differentiate himself, he created the personality of "Tennessee Ernie", a wild, madcap, exaggerated hillbilly. [6], He released almost 50 country singles through the early 1950s, several of which made the Billboard charts. [1][2] Ford was interred at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, California. You could sense Jeffrey Buckner Buck Ford smiling through the phone Monday from nearly 3,000 miles away in Los Angeles at the mention of his little brother, Brion. . He would never record for a major label again.[14]. Carl Joseph Schoepe, 67, a retired official of the Central Intelligence Agency who had been a Foreign Service officer in the State Department, died of heart ailments Oct. 6 at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A former resident of Vienna, Mr. Schoepe was born in Cleveland. His overseas assignments included Turkey, Pakistan, Cambodia and Taiwan. Mr. Ford sang it in a strong, mournful baritone-bass that lent credibility to such memorable lines as: St. Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go. He was born in Bristol, Tennessee, sang in the school choirs and played the trombone in the band. Sites: ernieford.com, Wikipedia In Groups: [16][17], Ford received posthumous recognition for his gospel music contributions by being added to the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1994. Year should not be greater than current year. My brother was my sense of humor.. Walk On By 9. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. We wish we could extend a happy birthday wish to him, but it's been more than 20 years since he died at age 72. A series of appearances on I Love Lucy (then one of the top-rated shows in the country) as "Cousin Ernie" in two 1954 episodes was so funny and so popular that he made a follow-up appearance the next year on the same series in the identical role, using his comedic rural country persona. Some years ago, Bibee and her late husband, Charles Oakley, kept house for the Fords at their home in California while they vacationed in Hawaii. ", His biggest hit, "16 Tons," sold two million copies within nine weeks, and ultimately sold more than 20 million records worldwide. And all of these activities serve to illustrate Ford's extraordinary range as a singer and performer, of music and comedy, and an appeal that cut across regional and cultural -- and even national -- lines. Tennessee Ernie Ford. GREAT NEWS! He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. By that time, he was a beloved and somewhat enigmatic elder statesman in the field, having willingly stepped out of the limelight apart from the occasional gospel recording. Ramona Chapman. Drag images here or select from your computer for Ernie Tennessee Ernie Ford memorial. He was awarded a Medal of Freedom by President Reagan in 1984. What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? That year he became the first country-music entertainer to perform at the Palladium in London. He was immensely popular as the 1960s commenced and remained a popular fixture on television for most of that decade, and his recordings were as ambitious as they were successful. Tennessee Ernie Ford Song list Just As I Am, Without One Plea (1835) Sixteen Tons (1955) More Songfacts: Station to Station David Bowie David Bowie's "Station to Station" is over 10 minutes long. Last year Dinah Shore, George Gobel, Della Reese, the Everly Brothers, George Lindsey, Minnie Pearl and other performers paid tribute to his 50 years in show business in an hourlong cable-television special. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Resend Activation Email. Tennessee Ernie Ford Remembered for 'Homespun Humor,' Patriotism October 22, 1991 PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) _ Friends, musicians and Air Force buddies of Tennessee Ernie Ford packed a church to pay final tribute to the performer. . Richard Allen Moore, 59, a retired supervisory chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration who was a chemist with the Prince George's County police department, died of cancer Oct. 13 at George Washington University Hospital. In 1955, Ford recorded "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (which reached number 4 on the country music chart) with "Farewell to the Mountains" on the B-side. He had chart topping singles covering a span of 17 years. In 1955 he began a daytime show on NBC five times a week. He is preceded in death by: his Father, Franklin D. Ford; two. As early as 1946 he'd shown up uncredited as a hillbilly performer in the multi-Academy Award-winning drama The Best Years of Our Lives, but a decade later his presence in movies was a selling point, as with his performance of the title song over the credits of the Marilyn Monroe/Robert Mitchum adventure film River of No Return in 1954, which became a pop hit. RESTON, Va. - Tennessee Ernie Ford, whose bass voice boomed out on the multimillion-selling record "Sixteen Tons" and on his TV variety show spanning two decades, died today after a long illness. This is a carousel with slides. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons". Ford was the spokesman for the Pontiac Furniture Company in Pontiac, Illinois, in the 1970s. With Ford's snapping fingers[11][12] and a unique clarinet-driven pop arrangement by Ford's music director, Jack Fascinato, "Sixteen Tons" spent ten weeks at number one on the country chart and seven weeks at number one on the pop chart. [13] The song made Ford a crossover star, and became his signature song. At the time of his death from liver failure in the fall of 1991, he remained a much-loved figure far beyond the boundaries of the country music audience. Santa Claus Meets The Purple People Eater, Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera), What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini, Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own (feat. Mr. Ford took the song that Merle Travis had written and recorded in 1947 and sang it over what he called "a semi-rock-and-roll background." He was taken ill at Dulles International Airport Sept. 28 while awaiting a flight to San Francisco, after attending a state dinner at the White House. 13 Feb 1919. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Ford died in H. C. A. Reston Hospital Center, in Reston, Virginia, on October 17. ). All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. Welcome to E.H. Ford Mortuary, proudly serving the Memphis, Tennessee area. Ford was a gifted singer with a particular flair for comic material, and he was a huge commercial success in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1937 he began his career at WOPI Radio in Bristol. The Ford Theatre, an anthology series also sponsored by the company, had run in the same time slot on NBC in the preceding 19551956 season. A resident of this area since 1969, he lived in Fort Washington. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. His unprecedented achievements earned him numerous accolades, including:three stars in The Hollywood Walk of Fame--for Radio, RecordsandTelevision. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The Bristol, Tennessee native who was once a golden-voiced radio, quickly moved into a long, fruitful recording career. She attended Strayer Business College and the Washington School of Ballet. Richard F. Doney, 69, a retired Washington-Baltimore district sales, parts and services manager for Chrysler motors, died of cancer Oct. 5 at his home in Beltsville. 2020 by TEF Enterprises, LP. 5th Alabama, Frank Warner, Tennessee Ernie Ford & Frederick Fennell & Eastman Wind Ensemble. After Betty committed suicide in 1989 because of prescription drug abuse, Ernie's liver problems, diagnosed years earlier, became more apparent, but he refused to reduce his drinking despite repeated doctors' warnings. ", "It seems that young marrieds and even high school kids know it," he added. He graduated from George Mason University. Mr. Ford also was host of a popular prime-time variety show on NBC television, "The Ford Show," which ran from 1956 to 1961 and featured the likes of Ronald Reagan, John Wayne and Gary Cooper as guests. Ernie Ford Vintage Record Album Boxed Set LilyValleyTreasures (84) $15.00 Vintage Tennessee Ernie Ford have you seen her and first born 45 TimelessmusicStore (568) $5.00 Rare - Tennessee Ernie Ford - Spirituals Volume 1-2-3 - 45rpm - Circa 1956 Miggysvinyl (3,184) $5.39 $5.99 (10% off) Tennessee Ernie Ford Biography OldButGoldNeedsSold (208) $25.00 He became popular in the area and was soon hired away by Pasadena's KXLA radio. He held radio jobs in Atlanta and Knoxville between 1939 and 1941 and joined the Air Force during World War II. Bristol, Tenn., native Dorothy Bibee, 90, grew up with Ernie Ford and they remained close friends throughout his life. I owe my soul to the company store[11][12]. He also had his own daily show and continued recording. Brion Leonard Ford, youngest son of Bristol, Tenn., native and country music legend Tennessee Ernie Ford, died Friday at his home in White House, Tenn., of lung cancer at age 56. The Mayfield Brothers of West Texas, including Smokey Mayfield, Thomas Edd Mayfield, and Herbert Mayfield, were among Ford's warmup bands, having played for him in concerts in Amarillo and Lubbock, during the late 1940s. Call Us Springfield:(615) 384-1000 Pleasant View:(615) 746-4433 White House:(615) 672-5000 Green Brier:(615) 643-4000 About Us Locations Contact Us Call Us To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He started singing as a boy and, after graduating from high school, became a voice student at Virginia Intermount College. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [18], Less than four months after Betty's death in 1989, Ford married again. All Tennessee Ernie Ford Songs Full list of Tennessee Ernie Ford songs, listed alphabetically: See also Tennessee Ernie Ford Albums Display Hambone Rock of Ages Snow Shoe Thompson A Beautifil Life A Beautiful Life A Child Of The King A Legend In His Mind A Medley A Mighty Fortress A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Abide With Me Abide With Thee : Ernest Jennings Ford. Please try again later. Mr. Doney was born in Chinook, Mont. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal, "A Closer Walk" is perhaps the most frequently played number in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals.The title and lyrics of the song allude to the Biblical passage from 2 Corinthians 5:7 . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainmentan enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. Brion Ford certainly meant a lot to Blountvilles Tim White, who painted the country music mural on State Street. Singer. She began her real estate career in 1967, and she had been working for Mount Vernon Realty for about 10 years at the time of her death. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His parents were Clarence Thomas Ford and Maud Long. She came into this world as the first child of six August 28, 1929, to Bernard and Helen (Battles) Greene in Bluffton, but spent most of her childhood in Findlay. Ernest Jennings Ford was born 13 February 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. CD: $9.62. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Oh Lord, yes, Bibee said. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? TOM NETHERLAND is a freelance writer. 0. Survivors. Indiana State Police said he suffered a heart attack and that his car went off the road and down an embankment, striking a clump of trees. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Earlier he was a retail manager for Giant Food, a distribution clerk for the Postal Service and a building supervisor for the Fairfax County Department of Recreation. As a child, Brion Ford was a lightning bolt of energy. Illinois a amp in it in i is Iwlew lasday and 43 my to stations Starlight Box office open 6 30 f1&Quot stat is it Tupik t0niiri Kiuei it Nite t _ t the entire Carload for $1 Chariton Robert Heston a Young Nicole Maurey wednesday thursday to Wancye was with Tho sick i Carl . Tennessee Ernie Ford Dies at 72; Folksy Singer Recorded '16 Tons', https://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/18/arts/tennessee-ernie-ford-dies-at-72-folksy-singer-recorded-16-tons.html. Brion must have been about 8 or 9. Please subscribe to keep reading. They swam in the swimming pool out behind First Presbyterian Church, Bibee said. I Love Lucy. The musical variety program was a staple of the NBC schedule until 1961. In 1939, he left the station to pursue classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Birth. The hymn became the most popular segment of his show. He continued performing into his 70s dying a few days after a visit to the White House in 1991. The public was never confused, however, and knew exactly who he was. He had worked for the police department laboratory since then. My Christmas Favorites Ford, Tennessee Ernie (See all 72 albums) Songs . TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD, COUNTRY SINGER, DIES By Bart Barnes October 18, 1991 Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and. Dec 10, 2015 - His best selling album to date from the Grammy winner. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Ford eventually ended his KXLA morning show and in the early 1950s, moved on from Hometown Jamboree. Up On The House-Top/We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Kuji Lo-Fi Flip) Tennessee Ernie Ford & Kuji. By 1939, he'd moved to Cincinnati, OH, and was studying at that city's Conservatory of Music. Stone invited Mr. Ford to be a soloist on the show and also helped him obtain a recording contract with Capitol Records. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. ", Although the record was released in 1955, Mr. Ford said in an interview last year that "it's an everlasting hit. He began working with Cliffie Stone's son Steve Stone early in that decade, which led to a revival of his presence on the sales charts with Country Morning, released in 1973, which yielded a brace of new singles including one hit, "Printers Alley Stars." 2 1955 Pop. 2 on the, "Colorado Country Morning" peaked at No. On October 17, 1991-36 years to the day after the release ofSixteen Tons- the world lost this legendary star. Over the years, Ford was awarded three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for radio, records, and television. Please reset your password. "It's great music," Mr. Ford said in a 1990 interview with the Associated Press. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. His last interview was taped on September 23, 1991, by his long-time friend Dinah Shore for her TV show, and was later aired on December 4 that year. At the time of his birth, Tennessee Ernie Ford was given the name Ernest Jennings Ford. A native of Bristol, Tenn., Mr. Ford was born Ernest Jennings Ford. Bowie was doing a lot of drugs at the time and later said, "I have only flashes of making it." Achy Breaky Heart Billy Ray Cyrus Sixteen Tons 4. A collection of past stories on Bristol, Tennessee, native Tennessee Ernie Ford. He possessed a tremendous amount of emotion and range as a singer.. Cliffie Stone, a part-time talent scout for Capitol Records, brought him to the attention of the label. Tennessee Ernie Ford s lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. Jesus welcomed Ramona Chapman into his arms Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. He was born on February 13th, 1919. ", To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free. Ford would have turned 94 years old today. The song was a tribute to blue-collar workers, especially coal miners, with lines like "I owe my soul to the company store" and "another day older and deeper in debt. 1 Hits of the '50s: 100 Original Hits (4-CD), Big City Christmas: 30 Groovin' and Croonin' Christmas Tunes (CD), Radio Hits: Volume 2 (1946 - 1960) (10-CD), Country's Greatest Hits: 50 Classic Recordings (2-CD), Sixteen Tons / 100 Pounds of Clay (7" Vinyl / 45 [Reissue]), Hit Parade Platinum Collection: 25 Original Recordings (CD), Portrait of an American Singer [Box Set] (5-CD), Kickin' Country: 60 Original Recordings (3-CD), The Hit Parade 1955: 25 Original Recordings by the Original (CD), Country Hit Parade 1955: 25 Original Hit Recordings by the (CD), Songs That Inspired The Man In Black: 40 Original Songs (CD), Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour: Best Of The First (CD), Toen Was Geluk Heel Gewoon - 75 Hits Uit De Jaren 50 (3CDs), Oldies But Goldies [German Import] (10-CD), Rock Around The Clock [German Import] (10-CD), Country Hit Parade 1949: 25 Original Recordings by the (CD), Country Hit Parade 1950: 25 Original Recordings by the (CD), His Original and Greatest Hits, Volume 1: The Shot-Gun (CD), Tennessee Ernie Ford Invites You To Come To the Fair / Here (CD), Lemon Popsicles And Strawberry Milkshakes 1955- It Was A (CD), British Hit Parade: 1955 - B-Sides, Part 1 (3-CD). [10] The song's fatalistic tone and bleak imagery were in stark contrast to some sugary pop ballads and rock & roll also on the charts in 1955: You load sixteen tons, what do you get? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. cemeteries found in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Church Singer in Childhood. One year, close to Christmas, Ford chose the tune "Children Go Where I Send Thee", an American Spiritual that has slow tempo verses and an upbeat chorus. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He attended John Carroll University in Cleveland and graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Mr. Ford served as a bomber navigator in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to the rank of lieutenant. In his heyday, Ernie Ford was the highest paid personality in prime-time American television. Ramona Chapman. RAMONA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. By the beginning of 1953, although Ford wasn't having as many hits, he remained popular in America and also in England. [15], Out of the public eye, Ford and wife Betty contended with serious alcohol problems; Betty had the problem since the 1950s, as well as emotional issues that complicated both their lives and the lives of their sons. His first album of inspirational music, entitled simply, "Hymns" -released in 1956- remained on Billboard magazine's Top Pop Albums chart an unbelievable277 consecutive weeks. [5], Ford was married to Betty Heminger from September 18, 1942, until her death on February 26, 1989. Early in 1951, "Shotgun Boogie" became his second number one, spending 14 weeks at the top of the country charts. One album, "Great Gospel Songs," won a Grammy in 1964. Learn more about managing a memorial . HOMETOWN Bristol, TN, United States of America BORN February 13, 1919 Similar Artists Roger Wagner Chorale Jimmy Dean He is an American singer and actor, who is best known for his gospel and country music. Tennessee Ernie Ford. 1 1955 Country. I Never Knew ( I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You). Five singles had been released by late 1949, including "Tennessee Border" and "Smokey Mountain Boogie" (both Top Ten) and his first number one single, "Mule Train." The show was rated among the Top 10 in 1957. At KFXM, in San Bernardino, Ford was hired as a radio announcer. She came into this world as the first child of six August 28, 1929, to Bernard and Helen (Battles) Greene in Bluffton, but spent most of her childhood in Findlay. [19] His second wife, Beverly Wood Ford (19212001), died 10 years after Ernie; her body was interred with his. The Tennessee Ernie Show (The 1953 Radio Shows), Volume Two. 1959. "It's happy music and people enjoy it . Real Name: Ernest Jennings Ford Profile: Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He began using the term during his disc jockey days on KXLA.[2][14]. [2][4], After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, California. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He retired in 1979. Occasionally they also babysat the Ford boys. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Then, in September of 1955, Ford Motor Company announced it would be sponsoring its own prime-time variety show on NBC, and the search for a star to host the show was on. Catapulted to international fameon the strength of a string of top-ten singles, includingMule Train, and his unforgettable duet with Kay Starr,I'll Never Be Free, Ernie quickly caught the attention of both Madison Avenue and television's earliest movers and shakers, including Lucille Ball. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Portrait of An America FORD TENNESSEE ERNIE. Alta Mesa Memorial Park. Brion was the very real embodiment of joy for life.. He was a Bristol, Tennessee, native . Geni requires JavaScript! He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. Failed to delete memorial. His other hits included "Mule Train," "Tennessee Waltz" and "The Shotgun Boogie" and such hymns as "Amazing Grace," "The Old Rugged Cross," "Rock of Ages" and "Faith of Our Fathers." Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and the coal mining ballad "Sixteen Tons," died of liver ailments Oct. 17 at Reston Hospital. It lends itself to solos, choral work and great orchestration.". She moved to the Washington area as a child and grew up in Laurel. By the 1970s, however, it had begun to take an increasing toll on his health, appearance and ability to sing, though his problems were not known publicly. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. After the war he worked briefly at radio stations in San Bernardino, Calif. and Reno, Nev., then in 1948 was hired as a hillbilly disc jockey and newscaster at station KXLA in Pasadena, Calif. His comical Tennessee Ernie character "bless your pea-pickin' little heart" caught the ear of disc jockey-TV host Cliffie Stone, who made him a regular cast member of Los Angeles's Hometown Jamboree country music television and radio shows. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Best of the Best Tenne Ford, Tennessee Ernie. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons". The House-Top/We Wish you a Merry Christmas ( Kuji Lo-Fi Flip ) Tennessee Ernie Ford was born in Bristol America. 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