Sixteen Tons - Southern Raised (low bass singer cover)

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    CREDITS
    lead - Matt Reith
    harmony - Emily Reith
    harmony - Lindsay Reith
    violin - Emily Reith
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    bass - Lindsay Reith
    audio - Michael Palmquist
    audio - Joe Carrell

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  • @JaNeija
    @JaNeija 3 місяці тому +87

    God Blesses those that keep the songs of the working people alive.

    • @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712
      @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 Місяць тому

      🔥ua-cam.com/video/A9kb4-wUAU4/v-deo.html🔥 You can say that again 🦝

    • @notmethnx
      @notmethnx 17 днів тому +2

      My. Fam made the the slave trade

  • @kingoffire9373
    @kingoffire9373 8 місяців тому +140

    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

    • @ronelpeens7366
      @ronelpeens7366 8 місяців тому +2

      🙏 I too mis the best man I ever knew...so sorry

    • @anthonybrady-lb5ve
      @anthonybrady-lb5ve 7 місяців тому +1

      Is he in the ALABAMA SLAMMER🤣🤣🤣

    • @kingoffire9373
      @kingoffire9373 7 місяців тому +4

      @@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.

    • @ronelpeens7366
      @ronelpeens7366 7 місяців тому

      @@anthonybrady-lb5ve vile reply 🤢🤮

    • @ulrichbaumann8928
      @ulrichbaumann8928 7 місяців тому +1

      He must have been a great dad! Sorry for your loss, but I am happy for the good memories you have of him.

  • @XR171
    @XR171 9 місяців тому +30

    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

    • @bea4156
      @bea4156 4 місяці тому

      Underrated comment 💯

  • @paulmilsaps4476
    @paulmilsaps4476 2 роки тому +64

    It's good to see so of the younger generation keeping the classics alive. My hat is off to all of you.

  • @michaelkelly1251
    @michaelkelly1251 2 роки тому +1292

    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.

    • @chrisagler8472
      @chrisagler8472 2 роки тому +56

      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.

    • @emmamaclachlan1971
      @emmamaclachlan1971 2 роки тому +6

      ❤️😘🙏🏼

    • @robanderson7471
      @robanderson7471 2 роки тому +20

      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.

    • @d2darrel
      @d2darrel 2 роки тому +8

      Geoff Castellucci is good too
      ua-cam.com/video/fzlT80jQ3lo/v-deo.html

    • @walterkoziol3822
      @walterkoziol3822 2 роки тому +18

      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.

  • @fredstopper9906
    @fredstopper9906 9 днів тому +3

    Awesome band every feeling hits home

  • @БольшойГринго
    @БольшойГринго 10 місяців тому +65

    Как хорошо, что есть настоящая музыка и настоящие певцы. Слава им !

  • @asterix7842
    @asterix7842 2 роки тому +221

    Every once in awhile, the UA-cam algorithm gets it right.

  • @pavelantonov251
    @pavelantonov251 10 днів тому +2

    Fallen in love with this group with a first look - incredible artists!

  • @cmacknews
    @cmacknews Рік тому +76

    Six decades of listening to good music and this rendition is among the best!

    • @Ida-iu3uj
      @Ida-iu3uj 7 місяців тому +2

      It is.

    • @benrboss
      @benrboss 5 місяців тому +1

      meanwhile the geoff castelucci version

    • @stocks365
      @stocks365 3 місяці тому

      This Tennessee Ernie Ford slander will not stand

  • @brianjohnson9000
    @brianjohnson9000 2 роки тому +739

    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!!!

    • @forrestmosby7118
      @forrestmosby7118 2 роки тому +15

      Yep..I grew up on TEF

    • @vickireynolds4055
      @vickireynolds4055 2 роки тому +11

      Listen to Geoff Castalucci! I love TEF dearly, but Geoff does him proud! 😉👵🇺🇸

    • @forrestmosby7118
      @forrestmosby7118 2 роки тому +15

      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

    • @Ellecram
      @Ellecram 2 роки тому +5

      @@forrestmosby7118 LOL! One could make a poetic argument for the company stove.

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 2 роки тому +4

      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.

  • @rogerfreed6414
    @rogerfreed6414 7 місяців тому +37

    This is a perfect piece of art in every way possible!
    The music, the synchronized singing, the colors, the editing, everything!

  • @robertbertagna1672
    @robertbertagna1672 Рік тому +45

    good to see the younger generation still carry these great songs.

  • @draganminic4928
    @draganminic4928 2 роки тому +351

    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.

    • @user-di9fc5qe5y
      @user-di9fc5qe5y 2 роки тому +3

      מקסים בפרט הסולן

    • @idafeuerfrau5631
      @idafeuerfrau5631 2 роки тому +14

      Good documentary about the women who worked above the ground at the sorting belts can be found on UA-cam too. Harsh work and abysmal pay.

    • @draganminic4928
      @draganminic4928 2 роки тому +2

      @@user-di9fc5qe5y I didn't quite get it... can you, please, elaborate?

    • @Ellecram
      @Ellecram 2 роки тому +7

      Well said! Love the TE Ford version but this one is more haunting and layered.

    • @lenabreijer1311
      @lenabreijer1311 2 роки тому +11

      Women and children worked in mines too. They hauled the ore out.

  • @logiciskindness
    @logiciskindness 16 днів тому +2

    THAT brings a HUGE SMILE! Thank you - God Bless you all.

  • @doberman1ism
    @doberman1ism 3 роки тому +26

    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.

    • @1SaltyGirl
      @1SaltyGirl 3 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @doberman1ism
      @doberman1ism 3 роки тому +1

      @@1SaltyGirl God bless you and all of your family. God bless all Coal Miners.

  • @ЮрийТкаченко-я1с
    @ЮрийТкаченко-я1с Рік тому +49

    Привет из Сибири,оказывается и в других местах есть жизнь и прекрасные песни и прекрасные исполнители.Удивлен,спасибо

  • @andyottaway4644
    @andyottaway4644 3 місяці тому +4

    Most perfect song for this group ,and it's perfectly sung the guys voice is perfect and the ladies wow just wow they sing absolutely perfectly

  • @jamesstrickland7265
    @jamesstrickland7265 3 роки тому +59

    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 ✝️🛐📖❣️

  • @kenhilton9689
    @kenhilton9689 2 роки тому +209

    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 !!

    • @smudgeyarksha3514
      @smudgeyarksha3514 2 роки тому +4

      You a red rose? I'm a White Rose! Living state side now.
      Hi!

    • @bluesageful
      @bluesageful 2 роки тому +16

      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.

    • @404Dannyboy
      @404Dannyboy 2 роки тому +15

      Its amazing that people can hear songs like this and be anti union and pro mega corporations.

    • @aluskn
      @aluskn 2 роки тому +7

      @@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.

    • @roddydelipsa1769
      @roddydelipsa1769 2 роки тому +3

      @@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.

  • @JohnSmith-hk8hx
    @JohnSmith-hk8hx 3 місяці тому +4

    Man when that Violin comes in....goose bumps 💯

  • @tylerchristensen1484
    @tylerchristensen1484 2 роки тому +41

    I love it when the algorithm brings me masterpieces like this.

    • @StoutProper
      @StoutProper 11 місяців тому +1

      Rare it does it’s job properly tbh, I’ve been listening to music like this on UA-cam 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

  • @brianwelsh2810
    @brianwelsh2810 3 роки тому +60

    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!

    • @sarahbrooks4153
      @sarahbrooks4153 3 роки тому

      Someone should send this to Marty Stuart. He might put them on his show.

    • @briansmidt8839
      @briansmidt8839 3 роки тому

      I agree with that completely. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled on this group. A real blessing!

    • @laurapinder
      @laurapinder Рік тому +1

      Hi there how are you doing? Your post are always comment section but I believe you are off Facebook I don’t want to be rude by sending you a request without your permission would you mind sending me a friend request? thank you and remain blessed

    • @brianwelsh2810
      @brianwelsh2810 Рік тому

      @@laurapinder would be happy to send a friend request but I don't do Facebook at all.

    • @laurapinder
      @laurapinder Рік тому

      @@brianwelsh2810 okay where are you from

  • @gregorywoodward6468
    @gregorywoodward6468 8 місяців тому +23

    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

    • @artv4nd3l4y
      @artv4nd3l4y 8 місяців тому

      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.

  • @sapphichazard
    @sapphichazard 3 роки тому +660

    I just love it when the algorithm leads me to excellent covers and standards. What an excellent rendition of the classic!

    • @musicalapril23
      @musicalapril23 3 роки тому +10

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😆😆😆

    • @murderraven7770
      @murderraven7770 3 роки тому +10

      Yeehaw!🤠

    • @SouthernRaisedBG
      @SouthernRaisedBG  3 роки тому +21

      Thank you so much!!

    • @TheDogPa
      @TheDogPa 2 роки тому +4

      ...not where I would have gone on purpose...algo fudge factor? Glad, none the less :O)

    • @MerleBowers
      @MerleBowers 2 роки тому +2

      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!

  • @allanlister4067
    @allanlister4067 3 роки тому +27

    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!!!

  • @betsybrains
    @betsybrains Рік тому +9

    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!

    • @ЮрийКапичников
      @ЮрийКапичников 7 місяців тому +1

      Приезжайте к нам в Россию всем будет земля и счастье

    • @anthonybrady-lb5ve
      @anthonybrady-lb5ve 7 місяців тому +1

      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🤣

    • @betsybrains
      @betsybrains 7 місяців тому

      @@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."

    • @anthonybrady-lb5ve
      @anthonybrady-lb5ve 7 місяців тому

      @@betsybrains 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @noranordheim2556
    @noranordheim2556 3 роки тому +11

    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 UA-cam for once...

  • @patstewart1263
    @patstewart1263 2 роки тому +36

    I loved hearing this fantastic rendition of a song my Dad used to sing, 50+ years ago

  • @young1939
    @young1939 2 роки тому +34

    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.

  • @carlaaustin6054
    @carlaaustin6054 3 роки тому +26

    Love their voices and their skill with the instruments they play.

  • @Teresa-ch3og
    @Teresa-ch3og 2 роки тому +19

    This reminded me of my dad. He's gone now, but he loved this song.

    • @meerestegal2970
      @meerestegal2970 2 роки тому

      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

  • @ImCarolB
    @ImCarolB Рік тому +13

    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!

  • @thomasjones5022
    @thomasjones5022 3 роки тому +14

    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

  • @mellombard9956
    @mellombard9956 2 роки тому +15

    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!

  • @narciekelly8985
    @narciekelly8985 6 місяців тому +6

    That voice!! And everything else too - great music all round.

  • @faithbrewer7827
    @faithbrewer7827 2 роки тому +30

    So love this old song, brought back to life. So love this kick in the water! God bless you all ❤

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Рік тому

      Hello how are you doing today..😊

  • @thebeardedfellowstudios2194
    @thebeardedfellowstudios2194 2 роки тому +92

    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! ❤

  • @joyceflorida7111
    @joyceflorida7111 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @pauldogon2578
    @pauldogon2578 2 роки тому +73

    haven't heard this since I was a kid, 50 years ago, you guys absolutely nailed it

  • @Heather-xm9ul
    @Heather-xm9ul 2 роки тому +25

    Woa. His voice is way deeper than I expected. They are talented and very skilled

    • @faxmett855
      @faxmett855 2 роки тому +1

      he's a standard bass II actually, but his voice is real good

  • @hwica2753
    @hwica2753 5 місяців тому +2

    It's like Bluegrass meets classical music. Wonderful,

  • @notmyname8527
    @notmyname8527 2 роки тому +114

    I miss these deep male voices in todays pop singers.

    • @selftrue670
      @selftrue670 2 роки тому +5

      His preferred pronouns are he/him.

    • @williamjackson5767
      @williamjackson5767 2 роки тому +1

      I miss the broken strings these folks are great 👍

    • @muzhikforchaplin1203
      @muzhikforchaplin1203 2 роки тому

      @@selftrue670 hahahaha, in the true south there are only two genders

    • @mikefay5698
      @mikefay5698 Рік тому +3

      Sounded like Eunochs to me! Very Feminist though!

  • @macdaiddavidson8051
    @macdaiddavidson8051 2 роки тому +5

    My father used to sing to us on long trips in the car. I don’t know how old I was when I learned this one but at 65 I still remember all the words. My Dad has dementia and I saved this so I could play it for him the next time I get to visit. I know he’s going to enjoy hearing it.

  • @bobcuriston5402
    @bobcuriston5402 11 місяців тому +34

    That deep bass voice is fabulous. Love it !

    • @mesasmiles
      @mesasmiles 7 місяців тому

      I love it, too. But why does it seem like they are lip-synching?

    • @Commenting-answering
      @Commenting-answering 5 місяців тому

      Bass singers really get me where I live.

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 2 роки тому +13

    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.

    • @jo-andahoe9806
      @jo-andahoe9806 2 роки тому

      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!!! 🇺🇲

  • @erdossuitcase7667
    @erdossuitcase7667 3 роки тому +10

    My brother was sixteen years older than me. He sang this to me when I was little. This was an outstanding rendition.

  • @gabrielledormuth4634
    @gabrielledormuth4634 2 роки тому +13

    It's old classics like these that hold a special place in my heart ❤

  • @kathysutherland4515
    @kathysutherland4515 2 роки тому +12

    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.💕

  • @rodfisher2837
    @rodfisher2837 2 роки тому +78

    Such a talented group, a joy to listen to.Thank You.

  • @SarahGreen523
    @SarahGreen523 2 роки тому +23

    Wow! Excellent harmonizing! Just... WOW! That violin! Chills!

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Рік тому

      Hello how are you doing today…?😊

    • @AllRequired
      @AllRequired Рік тому +1

      Mix it in with the bass and you've got it.

  • @truthis777
    @truthis777 2 роки тому +7

    My Daddy from WVA. A couple yrs before his passing I brought this song up in a conversation. I said Dad this song is truth. We live it today no matter what job. Thank you, beautiful rendition💕🙏

  • @tammyisenblatter9138
    @tammyisenblatter9138 2 роки тому +17

    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!!!

  • @Мила-в3н
    @Мила-в3н 2 роки тому +29

    Красивые, талантливые ребята. Классное исполнение!

    • @johanvandermeulen9696
      @johanvandermeulen9696 2 роки тому

      What has you, barbarian from the steppes, to do with this lovely country and western music?

    • @2737247
      @2737247 Рік тому +2

      в Адыгее, такие же места реки белая

  • @williamnewton7406
    @williamnewton7406 3 роки тому +86

    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

    • @SouthernRaisedBG
      @SouthernRaisedBG  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you! I plan to upload to streaming services soon!!!

  • @stephenrickstrew7237
    @stephenrickstrew7237 3 роки тому +8

    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 ..!

  • @user-bd2fi1ov9s
    @user-bd2fi1ov9s Рік тому +15

    16 тонн!!!Шедеврально!!!!!!

  • @trackie1957
    @trackie1957 3 роки тому +12

    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.

    • @milwaukeejt
      @milwaukeejt 3 роки тому

      If I am not mistaken, Johnny Cash did a cover of "Dark as a Dungeon."

  • @factsoverfiction7826
    @factsoverfiction7826 3 роки тому +13

    During the beginning ... goosebumps. Those days are returning. We're alive b/c our people worked hard and fought to keep what they got. Let's do the same.

  • @78tag
    @78tag 2 роки тому +15

    We need more singers with that deep tone.

  • @Dsensei4u
    @Dsensei4u 3 роки тому +32

    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 !

    • @grumpyvet7670
      @grumpyvet7670 2 роки тому

      They don't hold a candle to Mr. Ford.

    • @Dsensei4u
      @Dsensei4u 2 роки тому

      @@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 !

  • @Infomensch
    @Infomensch 3 роки тому +26

    This man should just be called "The voice". Incredibly good.

    • @jimmydelancey8920
      @jimmydelancey8920 3 роки тому

      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.

    • @geoffreyjohnston6483
      @geoffreyjohnston6483 3 роки тому

      @@jimmydelancey8920 what's that got to do with the performance being given now?

    • @jimmydelancey8920
      @jimmydelancey8920 3 роки тому

      @@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

    • @shanearmstrong9618
      @shanearmstrong9618 3 роки тому

      Jimmy Delancey set em up Joe !

  • @guillermonieri4203
    @guillermonieri4203 Рік тому +11

    Can not get tired of listening to you guys. Thank you.

  • @chrismatson7943
    @chrismatson7943 3 роки тому +36

    Sings like an angel. Plays fiddle like the devil. I'm a fan

  • @marianlincoln9008
    @marianlincoln9008 2 роки тому +46

    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.!

    • @patriciameany1238
      @patriciameany1238 2 роки тому +2

      That is a brilliant book every American should read it

    • @1946nimrod
      @1946nimrod 2 роки тому +1

      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....

  • @billroubanis4750
    @billroubanis4750 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @rodneyjaynes2485
    @rodneyjaynes2485 2 роки тому +44

    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 Рік тому

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    • @rodneyjaynes2485
      @rodneyjaynes2485 Рік тому

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  • @БатькаМахно-я7с
    @БатькаМахно-я7с 3 роки тому +20

    Song of men, hard working and undefeated. I wish all the miners will see the sun again tomorrow!

  • @philc4157
    @philc4157 2 роки тому +19

    What a wonderful version of a classic song. You all deserve wonderful praise for your work.

  • @dancauthron3093
    @dancauthron3093 3 роки тому +35

    This singer NAILS the style and timbre of Tennessee Ernie Ford, who made this song famous in the 1950's. (Gotta be at least 70 to remember that.) But compared to the original version, these instrumentalists are light years ahead! Great stuff ...

    • @SouthernRaisedBG
      @SouthernRaisedBG  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!

    • @TM1Alan
      @TM1Alan 3 роки тому +4

      I'm sixty eight and remember it well. And this is an excellent cover. Ernie would be proud.

    • @bobdillaber1195
      @bobdillaber1195 3 роки тому

      @@SouthernRaisedBG I didn't think I would like this because Tennessee Ernie's version came out when I was around 10! But this is REALLY GOOD!

  • @jerryleroy9187
    @jerryleroy9187 2 роки тому +20

    I would love to hear them do "BIG BAD JOHN!"

    • @mellando9770
      @mellando9770 2 роки тому +2

      That was my first thought too. Love that song.

  • @dykazarov
    @dykazarov Рік тому +62

    Шикарно! Отличные голоса!

  • @docphillips5153
    @docphillips5153 3 роки тому +24

    Bravo. Ol' Ernie would be proud of that rendition.

  • @mikepurvey5205
    @mikepurvey5205 3 роки тому +36

    THIS is a very worthy successor to Tennessee Earnie Fords rendition. I can praise no higher. Well done indeed!

    • @richardvonpingel2379
      @richardvonpingel2379 3 роки тому +1

      No higher praise is needed.

    • @laurapinder
      @laurapinder Рік тому

      Hi there, I was just going through a post on a page then your profile caught my attention and you seem worth talking to so I could not pass by without saying hi and ask how you doing. Do you mind us talking and getting to know each other better, I will love to be in your circle of friends. But I don't want to send you a Friend request without your permission, hope you don't mind sending me a friend request?

  • @talonloglisci5319
    @talonloglisci5319 8 днів тому

    I knew as soon as i saw the bare feet and the upright playing of an acoustic bass that this was gonna be fn magical

  • @jameskilbane837
    @jameskilbane837 3 роки тому +23

    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.

  • @sergiobustamante2163
    @sergiobustamante2163 3 роки тому +40

    Excellent musical and vocal arrangement. The bass voice is exceptional.

  • @cassandralibertywest4310
    @cassandralibertywest4310 2 роки тому +4

    It's sooo nice to hear singers with controlled voices who don't have a tremulo! 'Nice, clear tones of real singing! Thanks!

  • @greatpix
    @greatpix 3 роки тому +15

    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.

    • @johnmyers8415
      @johnmyers8415 2 роки тому +1

      I live not far from bulls gap where Ernie grew up.

  • @wallyjohns7312
    @wallyjohns7312 2 роки тому +52

    I haven't heard this song in decades. Great job bringing it back.

  • @Tracy-xe9zu
    @Tracy-xe9zu 2 роки тому +6

    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

  • @dawndare3949
    @dawndare3949 2 роки тому +20

    Love the vocal harmony and the arrangement of on of my favorite songs.

  • @richardjones5255
    @richardjones5255 2 роки тому +19

    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.

  • @stevebell3156
    @stevebell3156 2 роки тому +1

    My mommy was from Kentucky. Grew up hearing Hank Williams and Johnny Cash on the radio and record player. Good memories in these songs!

  • @MamawCindy
    @MamawCindy 3 роки тому +10

    Really enjoyed it, Tennessee Ernie Ford and my grandmother was first cousins.

  • @АлександрТюренков-ь9г

    У парня просто шикарный голос.

  • @bettye444
    @bettye444 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @elisabethtourny6279
    @elisabethtourny6279 3 роки тому +31

    knew it with Paul Robson singing... great to hear such a bass voice

    • @ShneekeyTheLost
      @ShneekeyTheLost 2 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @amyzablocki1996
    @amyzablocki1996 2 роки тому +10

    This just popped into my feed and the timing is incredible. I just found out yesterday that an old friend who used to sing this song passed away last month. Amazing synchronicity.

  • @joelglaser3396
    @joelglaser3396 Рік тому +2

    Great music and memories of my youth, God bless you all

  • @cled3600
    @cled3600 2 роки тому +27

    Like so many others here, I'm in my mid sixties and I first heard this as a little kid when my parents played it on the record player. Geoff Castellucci does a great cover, but this... is superb! Fine, fine work!

  • @albertgrover2735
    @albertgrover2735 3 роки тому +18

    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

  • @bryangardner2365
    @bryangardner2365 8 місяців тому +1

    This was one of my dad’s favorite songs by Tennessee earnie ford. These folks do it justice

  • @donaldhollums3278
    @donaldhollums3278 2 роки тому +17

    The best rendition of the Tennessee Ernie Ford original I’ve ever heard!

    • @johnmcdonald7432
      @johnmcdonald7432 2 роки тому

      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.

    • @lawrencedares8853
      @lawrencedares8853 2 роки тому

      If you get a chance, Jeff Beck & Billy Gibbons do a very powerful version.

    • @Moralatheist101
      @Moralatheist101 2 роки тому +1

      I think Geoff Castellucci sings it pretty well too.

    • @Dude408f
      @Dude408f 2 роки тому

      May I suggest you listen the cover by Alberto Vazquez

    • @rayray8687
      @rayray8687 2 роки тому +1

      @Donald Hollums: The song was written by Merle Travis, not Ernie Ford.

  • @deanvamvas1787
    @deanvamvas1787 3 роки тому +11

    One of the BEST covers and twists on this classic Merle Travis/Tennessee Ernie Ford song that I've heard! Great job folks!

  • @curtcaudle5900
    @curtcaudle5900 2 роки тому +1

    My father worked at Climax played this song quite often.🙏🙏🙏. Miss you Pop

  • @howardsutherland66
    @howardsutherland66 3 роки тому +45

    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.

    • @tdog4240
      @tdog4240 3 роки тому +1

      That's how I first heard this song...grandparents old albums.

    • @maureenpirone3658
      @maureenpirone3658 3 роки тому +3

      @@tdog4240 I'll give you a laugh! I saw and heard Ernie Ford sig this song as a teenager.

  • @markbyrd4225
    @markbyrd4225 3 роки тому +27

    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

    • @SouthernRaisedBG
      @SouthernRaisedBG  3 роки тому +1

      That's amazing! Thank you for sharing that, really cool!

    • @dunruden9720
      @dunruden9720 3 роки тому

      Old King Cole? (or coal?)

    • @markbyrd4225
      @markbyrd4225 3 роки тому

      @@dunruden9720 coal I was using my speaker

  • @johntomlinson-j6x
    @johntomlinson-j6x 10 місяців тому +4

    WOW a masterful rendition of of a truly heart wrenching classic... BRAVO !!! 🤠

  • @alexandratheodosiou7872
    @alexandratheodosiou7872 2 роки тому +13

    Это фантастика!Хочу слушать снова и снова!Ребята,браво ,респект!