Such a tragic story. A great singer and a wonderful generous man, who let alcohol take control of his life. Eventually, it killed him. This insidious disease crosses all race, religions and those with amazing talent. Hopefully, he now has found the peace in death that eluded him in life.
A voice of GOLD that has opened millions of Hearts to the LOVE OF GOD! Thank You for teaching about God's Love and Faith through your loving songs of Jesus Christ our HEAVENLY FATHER.
I have always loved his deep voice and how he puts his heart and soul in the songs he sang. I loved his humor, no filth, cursing, hints of sexual innuendoes, or belittling or making fun of someone. Just pure honest humor that you leave you laughing and giggling so hard. I watched on his show and as a guest on other Variety Shows: Ed Sullivan, Dean Martin, Jack Benny, and so many more. I especially love and have saved the Christmas video of singing with his sons and children of the staff and others. His youngest son was really getting into the song, shaking his head, making faces, singing, and of course slapping his hand to keep time. Poor Ernie used all his strength to keep from busting up laughing and continuing the song, even when his older son tried to calm down the youngest one. PRICELESS! I have saved that video. God Bless Tennessee Ernie Ford! He shared his love of God, Jesus, and music, and I thank him so much for making so many of our lives better with his smile, humor, and songs. God Bless You! I know you are singing with the Angels!
My 18 year old grandson just enlisted in the Airforce. He has been a great admirer of Tennesse for a few years. He is an old soul and I am so proud of him.
God bless your Grandson with a wonderful career in the Air Force and keep him safe as he serves our Country. I’m a 74 year old Vietnam Veteran myself and currently have a Grandson Serving in the Air Force, he is in his 14th year of service. 👴👍🏼
They had to. Since the time, Tennessee Ernie Ford began, Music is more and more around us. Many radiostations, TV-Stations and of course internet have to bring us many different songs. At that time you needed a name. You had to be unique. Today one good musician can replace ten others. Most of the stars started on small stages or on stages anyway, so they always were in contact to the audience. Many things happened they hat to manage. If there was no light, drunk drummer or anything. Today they come, have their program and leave. Someone is looking for everything. And they don't have to sing, it works playback...
Dinah and Della were such extraordinary women. Ernie suffered from severe alcoholism, which eventually killed him. But Della is so right about him. It is lovely to know that all three are in the heavenly kingdom today. Hope to meet 'em all up there one day --
WOW! 300 consecutive weeks on the Bill Board Magazine Charts! That is simply Amazing! All I can think of to say is WOW! I am glad this tribute was done while TER was able to be there and be n good health. THANK FOR POSTING THIS.
In his prime Ford had one of the 20th century's finest bass/bass-baritone voices. An absolutely gorgeous vocal tone when he sang seriously. A really sad personal life with an alcoholism, brought on, perhaps, by a difficult marriage to a woman who had an even more acute problems with alcohol (and drugs) than Ernie did.
A Great Tribute to a Great Man. Who though he was Only a Singer & a lone Entertainer, the Message He passed on through His Music 🎵🎶 was Universal in that, it Spoke of Love from Man to Man, but From God on High Above All Else. OH how He made Us believe that Message was Real. May He RIP, and The Good Lord Bless Him. AMEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
I like the Della Reese has she sung and Touched by an Angel I love the movies to of Touched by an Angel but I see the country music legend and I'm still alive today to know they still have found out there I didn't know she knew the man from 1610 I was a big fan of him too how to make fan and all of them and couldn't all the Della Reese system
er war einer der ersten Sänger die ich damals gehört habe.Mein Lieblingslied,ich war glaube ich 14 - 15 Jahre alt, war "shot gun boogie " die konnte man natürlich nicht zu Hause im Radio hören,nein das war für uns Jugendlichen auf der Kirmes die "Raupe " einfach eine schöne Erinnerung.
Tennessee Ernie Ford, foi um dos abençoados no canto e na interpretação, cruzou o mundo com seus temas e interpretações, deixou saudades, muitos seguem os seus passos e sua identidade. maneco - Brasill.
He did not look good at all there (compared to what he used to) if this was in 1985, he would have been 66. It shocked me even more when Dinah passed away in 1994. Knew nothing about his (& his wife's) alcoholism until after he had died.
JESUS SAYS COME! Heaven and earth will soon pass away But the words of Jesus Christ will stay If you labor and with burdens are pressed Come to Jesus and He'll give you rest Come to Jesus I beg and implore I want to see you at heaven's door Jesus is knocking please let Him in Your happiness and peace can finally begin Jesus died so you can be free He shed His blood for you and for me His yoke is easy and His burden is light On His wings your soul will take flight
You can't do anything but LOVE Ernie Ford.God Bless him.
Such a tragic story. A great singer and a wonderful generous man, who let alcohol take control of his life. Eventually, it killed him. This insidious disease crosses all race, religions and those with amazing talent. Hopefully, he now has found the peace in death that eluded him in life.
He's with our father now, happy and at peace forevermore :)
We no long have this level of quality in music anymore. It's gone. Della Reese is so eloquent and sincere....not over the top.
Well, there was a time everybody appreciated music together, and did not bicker about politics. Now everyone is butt hurt and unhappy.
I loved this man. And I look forward one day to hugging his neck in heaven.
Ernie was truly special..a good man a great singer..a man of our Lord..and an inspiration to all. There is no one like his magic..
he could sing a gospel so beautiful i just love to listen to him. no one could sing a gospel like him.
I still own that album. Wore it out. Always admired this man, both for his music and for who he was.
He definitely performed in a great manner, filling every performance with feelings from his heart!! His voice is UNSURPASSED, even today!
A voice of GOLD that has opened millions of Hearts to the LOVE OF GOD! Thank You for teaching about God's Love and Faith through your loving songs of Jesus Christ our HEAVENLY FATHER.
I have always loved his deep voice and how he puts his heart and soul in the songs he sang. I loved his humor, no filth, cursing, hints of sexual innuendoes, or belittling or making fun of someone. Just pure honest humor that you leave you laughing and giggling so hard. I watched on his show and as a guest on other Variety Shows: Ed Sullivan, Dean Martin, Jack Benny, and so many more. I especially love and have saved the Christmas video of singing with his sons and children of the staff and others. His youngest son was really getting into the song, shaking his head, making faces, singing, and of course slapping his hand to keep time. Poor Ernie used all his strength to keep from busting up laughing and continuing the song, even when his older son tried to calm down the youngest one. PRICELESS! I have saved that video. God Bless Tennessee Ernie Ford! He shared his love of God, Jesus, and music, and I thank him so much for making so many of our lives better with his smile, humor, and songs. God Bless You! I know you are singing with the Angels!
My 18 year old grandson just enlisted in the Airforce. He has been a great admirer of Tennesse for a few years. He is an old soul and I am so proud of him.
God bless your Grandson with a wonderful career in the Air Force and keep him safe as he serves our Country. I’m a 74 year old Vietnam Veteran myself and currently have a Grandson Serving in the Air Force, he is in his 14th year of service. 👴👍🏼
I'm probably just a retro-grouch, but weren't people a hell of a lot classier a few decades ago?
bringbackfrankblack Indeed They were.
bringbackfrankblack
Absolutely!
They had to. Since the time, Tennessee Ernie Ford began, Music is more and more around us. Many radiostations, TV-Stations and of course internet have to bring us many different songs. At that time you needed a name. You had to be unique. Today one good musician can replace ten others. Most of the stars started on small stages or on stages anyway, so they always were in contact to the audience. Many things happened they hat to manage. If there was no light, drunk drummer or anything. Today they come, have their program and leave. Someone is looking for everything. And they don't have to sing, it works playback...
Everyone had those good Christian morals
Dinah and Della were such extraordinary women.
Ernie suffered from severe alcoholism, which eventually killed him. But Della is so right about him.
It is lovely to know that all three are in the heavenly kingdom today.
Hope to meet 'em all up there one day --
WOW! 300 consecutive weeks on the Bill Board Magazine Charts! That is simply Amazing! All I can think of to say is WOW! I am glad this tribute was done while TER was able to be there and be n good health. THANK FOR POSTING THIS.
Loved the Caricature. Favorite part of the show when that picture would pop on and we'd hear Bless Your Pea Pickin' Heart.
Ernie Ford had a beautiful voice
In his prime Ford had one of the 20th century's finest bass/bass-baritone voices. An absolutely gorgeous vocal tone when he sang seriously. A really sad personal life with an alcoholism, brought on, perhaps, by a difficult marriage to a woman who had an even more acute problems with alcohol (and drugs) than Ernie did.
God Blessed this man So So Much
Beautiful 🌹. Such a peaceful soul
A Great Tribute to a Great Man. Who though he was Only a Singer & a lone Entertainer, the Message He passed on through His Music 🎵🎶 was Universal in that, it Spoke of Love from Man to Man, but From God on High Above All Else. OH how He made Us believe that Message was Real. May He RIP, and The Good Lord Bless Him. AMEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
If ever a UA-cam post needed a "Love" symbol as well as the thumbs-up and thumbs-down ones, it'd be for this clip.
All things are possible.
We have hope and love and faith in your music.
I like the Della Reese has she sung and Touched by an Angel I love the movies to of Touched by an Angel but I see the country music legend and I'm still alive today to know they still have found out there I didn't know she knew the man from 1610 I was a big fan of him too how to make fan and all of them and couldn't all the Della Reese system
RIP Ernest Ford and Dinah Shore
Little known show biz item: Elvis was originally going to be billed as "Tennessee Elvis Presley" But Ernie had recently started using it.
tHIS MAN WAS A GREAT. ONLY A FEW MAKE IT AS GOOD AS HE IS,
Just beautiful
I can still feel the ruler on my hands, first grade with an ex nun for a teacher. This helped me endure.
er war einer der ersten Sänger die ich damals gehört habe.Mein Lieblingslied,ich war glaube ich 14 - 15 Jahre alt, war "shot gun boogie " die konnte man natürlich nicht zu Hause im Radio hören,nein das war für uns Jugendlichen auf der Kirmes die "Raupe "
einfach eine schöne Erinnerung.
What a GREAT VOICE he had...
Tennessee Ernie Ford, foi um dos abençoados no canto e na interpretação, cruzou o mundo com seus temas e interpretações, deixou saudades, muitos seguem os seus passos e sua identidade. maneco - Brasill.
Thank you so much for this I really enjoyed it.
RIP DELLA
I don’t know who is putting these on but bless your heart...I grew up with these folks in my life...thank you brings back good memories
He was someone that was welcome in our home. Today....... doesn't bother me to kick a lot of people out of my home. Turn them OFF.
That lady looks like she barely aged from the sixteen tons video.
Deo gratias!
Dinah Shore; age 69
Tennessee Ernie Ford; age 66
It's really shocking that Della Reeves is only 54!
the years of alcohol abuse really show here.....sad.
I was surprised to learn that he and actress Elizabeth Pena both died from alcohol
Yes. He was such a handsome man in his prime!
yes
He did not look good at all there (compared to what he used to) if this was in 1985, he would have been 66. It shocked me even more when Dinah passed away in 1994. Knew nothing about his (& his wife's) alcoholism until after he had died.
I am an Atheist and Not in the slightest interested in his Gospel singing....I just love his Voice
Was this his last appearance, sept of 91?
as always: WHEN was this?!?!?
I believe 1991
Dinah Shore said it was thirty years after "16 Tons" was first performed, so it would be 1985.
JESUS SAYS COME!
Heaven and earth will soon pass away
But the words of Jesus Christ will stay
If you labor and with burdens are pressed
Come to Jesus and He'll give you rest
Come to Jesus I beg and implore
I want to see you at heaven's door
Jesus is knocking please let Him in
Your happiness and peace can finally begin
Jesus died so you can be free
He shed His blood for you and for me
His yoke is easy and His burden is light
On His wings your soul will take flight
REALLY???? 14 thumbs down!!!!! So sad
I made it thru 56 seconds before dumping this... Who is that woman blabbering?