Sixteen Tons

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"Sixteen Tons" is a song about the realities of coal mining, first recorded in 1946 by U.S. country singer Merle Travis and released on his box set album Folk Songs of the Hills the following year. This is the country version released by Johnny Cash on his album "Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town" (1987) View wiki
"Sixteen Tons" is a song about the realities of coal mining, first recorded in 1946 by U.S. country singer Merle Travis and released on his… read more
"Sixteen Tons" is a song about the realities of coal mining, first recorded in 1946 by U.S. country singer Merle Travis and released on his box set album Folk Songs of the Hill… read more

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John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral reflection, and redemption, particularly in his later work. He had a deep bass-baritone voice and was accompanied by the Tennessee Three, a backing band noted for its distinctive guitar rhythms. Cash was known for performing prison concerts and frequently wore an all-black stage wardrobe, which led to his nickname "Man in Black." Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, to a family of cotton farmers. He grew up listening to… read more
John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral reflection, and redemption, partic… read more
John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral reflection, and redemption, particularly in his later work. He had a deep bass-b… read more

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