94K views · 10K reactions | “Sixteen Tons” - Lauren Mascitti (cover) Happy #ClassicCountryCovers Monday AND Happy Labor Day, fam! Thought it was a good time to play a song about labor  Here’s “Sixteen Tons”, written by Merle Travis and made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford! Have a great holiday, y’all! #LaborDay #SixteenTons #MerleTravis #TennesseeErnieFord | Lauren Mascitti Music | Facebook

Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons (1955) "Sixteen Tons," performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955, became an iconic anthem reflecting the struggles of American workers, particularly coal miners. With Ford's deep baritone, the song vividly depicts the harsh realities of labor and debt under the company store system. Originally written by Merle Travis in 1946, inspired by the coal mining hardships in Kentucky, the song resonated with Ford, whose rendition cemented its place in American music hi

It turns out that the old classic "Sixteen Tons" a hit from 1955, is as relevant today as it was then, with a few minor adjustments to the lyrics provided courtesy of Parody Project! https://parodyproject.com/subscribe | Parody Project