Lorne Greene – Sixteen Tons
Lorne Greene of Bonanza fame, singing his version of the classic Sixteen Tons. This song appeared on disc 3 of a huge 4 disc CD box set released in 1994 by the Bear Family Label called – Bonanza: Ponderosa Party Time. (Originally issued on a 1962 LP.) The song can also be found on a 1965 LP released by the RCA Victor Label called – The Man. In addition, a more recent 1997 compilation CD from the Razor & Tie Label called … On the Ponderosa: Lorne Greene & His Western Classics, also contains this entry. The music and the lyrics are provided for entertainment and educational purposes only. Sixteen Tons Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man is made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood, skin and bones A mind that’s weak and a back that’s strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin’ when the sun didn’t shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said “Well, bless my soul” You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin’, it was drizzlin’ rain Fightin’ and trouble are my middle names I was raised in a swamp by an ol’ mama lion Ain’t no high-toned woman make me toe the line You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store If you see me comin’, better step aside A lotta men didn’t, a lotta men died One fist of iron, the other one steel If the right one don’t get you, then the left one will You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store Yes, I owe my soul to the company store Written by Merle Travis. Video created December 09/2008 by mistercanning. —————- EDIT: December 11/2008: Honours for this video (1) # 98 – Top Rated (Today) – Music – Canada
This boy could SING!!!!!!
now there’s a set of pipes
Good – as good as Ernies.
got that right charlie daniel is the best band
No- that was Jimmy Dean, another voice, that was in a class of it’s own…cheers, Ernie
Pretty much. Pernell Roberts recorded an album and went on to act in musicals, Michael Landon also recorded several songs for Bonanza. Dan Blocker did sing a couple of songs with all the others, but singing wasn’t his forte.
does this guy sing nig john
Goodness! Could they all sing?!
tennessee ernie ford version is better to me.. it makes me want to sing along.. but this version is good too
You’re right, but he comes pretty close.
Pretty cool
X3 I love this song! I listen to it everyday. GOD his voice is amazing!
no he’s not
I like charlie daniel better but hes good.
did he die?
QUITE GOOD.
Pretty good, but he’s no Tennessee Ernie Ford.
OTRA JOYA. GRACIAS MR. CANNING
wow i didnt know he sang…..i just thought he was a rich rancher that everyone wanted to pick a fight with : )
memories…
A perfect song for Lorne Green deep, cavernous voice. Sorry Johnny, Tennessee and company, from deep down there, he tops everyone else I’ve heard singning it.
He is right the coal miners are the tuffest jack palance smashed marlon brandos nose and they ran over his arm with a tank in attack.
Great song (haven’t heard it for years!) and such interesting pictures of Lorne Greene. Many thanks for posting.
Awesome- Brought back memories of my childhood
Great version!
Thank´s so much!