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Sixteen Tons/ You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry

Here's a very nice copy of this classic single from the dawn of the Rock 'n' Roll era. Ford is a Country artist, sure, but he also pioneered the boogie beat in that market, and "Sixteen Tons" is a working man's blues, just like that of many of the rockabilly youngsters who followed in its wake. The flip is another terrific performance and great song. Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Capitol Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and strong-EX vinyl and audio.

Condition
Overall Label Sleeve Vinyl Audio
EX+ M- EX+ EX+
Disc Details
Label Year Chart
Capitol 3262 1955 (B) #78p in January 1956, (A) #1p, #1c in November
Song Details

A-side

B-side

Artist

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Title

Sixteen Tons

You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry

Track Time

2:34

2:10

Songwriter

Merle Travis (A), B. Merrill-T. Shand (B)

Merle Travis (A), B. Merrill-T. Shand (B)

Category

Country

Country

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