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Video Directed by: Matt Reith
CREDITS
lead - Matt Reith
harmony - Emily Reith
harmony - Lindsay Reith
violin - Emily Reith
mandolin - Emily Reith
guitar - Matt Reith
banjo - Alex Clayton
bass - Lindsay Reith
audio - Michael Palmquist
audio - Joe Carrell
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
🙏 I too mis the best man I ever knew...so sorry
Is he in the ALABAMA SLAMMER🤣🤣🤣
@@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.
@@anthonybrady-lb5ve vile reply 🤢🤮
He must have been a great dad! Sorry for your loss, but I am happy for the good memories you have of him.
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.
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.
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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.
Geoff Castellucci is good too kzhead.info/sun/md6lhJxooYNpn6c/bejne.html
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.
Six decades of listening to good music and this rendition is among the best!
It is.
meanwhile the geoff castelucci version
Every once in awhile, the KZhead algorithm gets it right.
Correct.
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This guy knows what's up. That's how I got here too. Glad I showed up
Same here! Absolutely fantastic!
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!!!
Yep..I grew up on TEF
Listen to Geoff Castalucci! I love TEF dearly, but Geoff does him proud! 😉👵🇺🇸
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
@@forrestmosby7118 LOL! One could make a poetic argument for the company stove.
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.
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.
מקסים בפרט הסולן
Good documentary about the women who worked above the ground at the sorting belts can be found on KZhead too. Harsh work and abysmal pay.
@@user-di9fc5qe5y I didn't quite get it... can you, please, elaborate?
Well said! Love the TE Ford version but this one is more haunting and layered.
Women and children worked in mines too. They hauled the ore out.
It's good to see so of the younger generation keeping the classics alive. My hat is off to all of you.
Как хорошо, что есть настоящая музыка и настоящие певцы. Слава им !
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 !!
You a red rose? I'm a White Rose! Living state side now. Hi!
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.
Its amazing that people can hear songs like this and be anti union and pro mega corporations.
@@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.
@@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.
I just love it when the algorithm leads me to excellent covers and standards. What an excellent rendition of the classic!
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Yeehaw!🤠
Thank you so much!!
...not where I would have gone on purpose...algo fudge factor? Glad, none the less :O)
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!
good to see the younger generation still carry these great songs.
This is a perfect piece of art in every way possible! The music, the synchronized singing, the colors, the editing, everything!
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 ✝️🛐📖❣️
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.
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.
@@1SaltyGirl God bless you and all of your family. God bless all Coal Miners.
Привет из Сибири,оказывается и в других местах есть жизнь и прекрасные песни и прекрасные исполнители.Удивлен,спасибо
You are from siberia??? Woooow, bebe!!!
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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
Underrated comment 💯
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!
Someone should send this to Marty Stuart. He might put them on his show.
I agree with that completely. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled on this group. A real blessing!
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@@laurapinder would be happy to send a friend request but I don't do Facebook at all.
@@brianwelsh2810 okay where are you from
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!!!
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!
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!
Приезжайте к нам в Россию всем будет земля и счастье
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🤣
@@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."
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This reminded me of my dad. He's gone now, but he loved this song.
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
I love it when the algorithm brings me masterpieces like this.
Rare it does it’s job properly tbh, I’ve been listening to music like this on KZhead 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
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
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.
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.
I loved hearing this fantastic rendition of a song my Dad used to sing, 50+ years ago
Love this song. My favorite since the old days.
haven't heard this since I was a kid, 50 years ago, you guys absolutely nailed it
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.
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!!! 🇺🇲
That deep bass voice is fabulous. Love it !
I love it, too. But why does it seem like they are lip-synching?
Bass singers really get me where I live.
I miss these deep male voices in todays pop singers.
His preferred pronouns are he/him.
I miss the broken strings these folks are great 👍
@@selftrue670 hahahaha, in the true south there are only two genders
Sounded like Eunochs to me! Very Feminist though!
Honestly, if you aren't playing mandolin and violin barefoot, WHAT are you doing with your life? Bravo to all of you for this performance! ❤
*ain't. 😉
My life's been wasted
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!!!
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.
I just finished reading Gray Mountain by John Grisham and stumbled onto this rendition of a coal miners lament... If they TURN this book into a movie as I think they SHOULD.. These folks are the only ones that can do this song Justice. How hauntingly BEAUTIFUL and terribly SAD as it should be. Incredible.!
That is a brilliant book every American should read it
Have a listen to Patty Loveless singing You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive. If the sheer back breaking work and rockfalls didn't get you, the Black Lung would....
Such a talented group, a joy to listen to.Thank You.
It's old classics like these that hold a special place in my heart ❤
What a wonderful version of a classic song. You all deserve wonderful praise for your work.
Woa. His voice is way deeper than I expected. They are talented and very skilled
he's a standard bass II actually, but his voice is real good
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
Wow, I can't stop listening to this band. Wow, is all I can say. This is home.
Wow! Excellent harmonizing! Just... WOW! That violin! Chills!
Hello how are you doing today…?😊
Mix it in with the bass and you've got it.
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 KZhead for once...
So love this old song, brought back to life. So love this kick in the water! God bless you all ❤
Hello how are you doing today..😊
One of the most beautiful voices that I have ever heard.
We need more singers with that deep tone.
My brother was sixteen years older than me. He sang this to me when I was little. This was an outstanding rendition.
Love their voices and their skill with the instruments they play.
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
WOW...JUST WOW
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
Thank you! I plan to upload to streaming services soon!!!
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 !
They don't hold a candle to Mr. Ford.
@@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 !
what a band and what voices! Amazing!!!
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.
What you get is ….a Hump in your Back …. This the best version ever of this classic …..Hope to see all Old Tune Music / Bluegrass fans at The Galax Fiddlers Convention … safe travels to all ..!
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!
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@@laurapinder Who are you?
Makes me feel like I am back home in those deep dark mountains. I love this song, and big bad john, and ghost riders lol. Yall are amazing!
Great rendition of this song. Talented bunch. I love it.
Bravo. Ol' Ernie would be proud of that rendition.
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.💕
Can not get tired of listening to you guys. Thank you.
Love the vocal harmony and the arrangement of on of my favorite songs.
Merle Travis wrote this song and released it in 1946 on his album “Folk Songs of the Hills”, nine years before TEF made it a hit in 1955. My favorite Merle song, “Dark as a Dungeon” also came off that album.
If I am not mistaken, Johnny Cash did a cover of "Dark as a Dungeon."
Шикарно! Отличные голоса!
This song got me into Americana music too many years ago when I was a child in the 50s. Great job you guys.
Sings like an angel. Plays fiddle like the devil. I'm a fan
Lol, thanks
What fiddle??
THIS is a very worthy successor to Tennessee Earnie Fords rendition. I can praise no higher. Well done indeed!
No higher praise is needed.
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Красивые, талантливые ребята. Классное исполнение!
What has you, barbarian from the steppes, to do with this lovely country and western music?
в Адыгее, такие же места реки белая
If I sang in a group like that I wouldn’t wear shoes either. ❤ We all adored Tennessee Ernie Ford and this is a great tribute to his genius.
This man should just be called "The voice". Incredibly good.
There was n always will be one THE VOICE and his name is Vern Gosdin ! End of story. My favorite story with him was in 1983 sitting at Vern's with him George Jones, Vern Gosdin and a couple other folks who are still alive and dont wanna put it out there.
@@jimmydelancey8920 what's that got to do with the performance being given now?
@@geoffreyjohnston6483 my deepest apologies if I offended you. I guess after hanging out with Vern always made m ed believe theres only one VOICE . In my opinion and only mine George Jones n Vern Gosdin are for definitely the Best Singers in Country Music. Enjoy this beautiful weekend ! God Bless
Jimmy Delancey set em up Joe !
I would love to hear them do "BIG BAD JOHN!"
That was my first thought too. Love that song.
Outstanding work everyone !!
That was outstanding the visual effects are very impressive and the musical interpretation is inspiring
It's amazing to be able to hit the low notes and sing along. Wow what resonance. The neighbor next door must be thrilled as well. Anybody else? I know this is worldly music, and its back to hymns after this one.
Song of men, hard working and undefeated. I wish all the miners will see the sun again tomorrow!
Glück auf.
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That voice!! And everything else too - great music all round.
Just brilliant. Everything about this video is pleasing, from the sepia tone, to the placement of each member. The voices are perfectly synched. Well done indeed.
I haven't heard this song in decades. Great job bringing it back.
knew it with Paul Robson singing... great to hear such a bass voice
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.
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.
Once in a while someone covers an old classic this is the best since Ernie Ford did it.
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.
I enjoyed it. A very different take. The Southern Raised style and sound. Different and good. The very best wishes with it. Hoping it does well for you all.
Thanks so much!!
WOW a masterful rendition of of a truly heart wrenching classic... BRAVO !!! 🤠
WOW! Brilliant performance! Great venue! Very talented crew!
So refreshing to see young people still kicking it old school. I remember Tennessee Ernie Ford singing this when I was young. Southern Raised is a breath of fresh air!
Oh his voice gives me shivers! Wonderful!
Wow... what an amazing masterpiece! ❤ Got goosebumps as he was singing "you load sixteen tons and what do you get? ohohohoh"... Damn! Thanks for this great version!
Love the pure simplicity of this love it
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.
That's how I first heard this song...grandparents old albums.
@@tdog4240 I'll give you a laugh! I saw and heard Ernie Ford sig this song as a teenager.
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
That's amazing! Thank you for sharing that, really cool!
Old King Cole? (or coal?)
@@dunruden9720 coal I was using my speaker
I love this folks; I heard it when this video originally came out. It showed up in my feed again, and was so thankful to get to listen to it once again. You folks are awesome, keep up the good work!
It's like Bluegrass meets classical music. Wonderful,
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
One of my favorite songs, sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford back in the '50s when I was a couple years old. Still find myself singing it. Anyway, good cover of the song, right up there with the best.
I live not far from bulls gap where Ernie grew up.
Great music and memories of my youth, God bless you all
Excellent. Breath of fresh air.
Great rendition of that classic, there folks. Loved the setting it the woods and the hollow. The lead singer would make Ol' Tennessee Ernie sit up and take notice. Cheers y'all.
You're so kind, thanks so much!
The best rendition of the Tennessee Ernie Ford original I’ve ever heard!
Actually, Ford didnt write the song and wasnt the first to record it or get a gold record out of it. Still a great cover and the one most remembered.
If you get a chance, Jeff Beck & Billy Gibbons do a very powerful version.
I think Geoff Castellucci sings it pretty well too.
May I suggest you listen the cover by Alberto Vazquez
@Donald Hollums: The song was written by Merle Travis, not Ernie Ford.
Fantastic! My dad used to sing this song. A great tribute to Tennesee Ernie Ford!
Essa música fica linda em qualquer versão Parabéns por mais essa
Really enjoyed it, Tennessee Ernie Ford and my grandmother was first cousins.
Wow that's amazing!!!
That is awesome.