{"title":"Tennessee Ernie Ford","description":"\u003cp\u003eTennessee Ernie Ford was an American recording artist and television host known for his rich baritone voice and blend of country, gospel, and pop music. He gained prominence in the 1950s with hits like \"Sixteen Tons\" and \"The Ballad of Davy Crockett,\" showcasing his unique ability to bring rural music to mainstream audiences. Ford's music often incorporated elements of folk ballads and spiritual hymns, reflecting his roots in the Southern United States. His influence extends beyond music into television, where his program \"The Ford Show\" was a significant contributor to the popularity of variety shows in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sixteen-tons-you-dont-have-to-be-a-baby-to-cry-6","title":"Sixteen Tons\/ You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a beautiful copy of this classic single from the dawn of the Rock 'n' Roll era... the finest I've yet run across. 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. By the way, this was a non-album single. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Capitol Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and vinyl. vinyl. The audio grades Near Mint with just a touch of surface noise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tennessee Ernie Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516098490601,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/tennesseeford4_47a910a7-cfd9-4a23-bf71-12d9b34265bc.jpg?v=1752213908"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/tennessee-ernie-ford\/jadepuma-year-1950s.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}