Bless his pea-pickin’ heart, country and Western, pop and gospel singer and TV show host Tennessee Ernie Ford would be 102 today. "Shenandoah" (also known as "Oh Shenandoah" or "Across The Wide Missouri") is a traditional folk song dating to the early 19th century. There are many sets of lyrics to the song, and by the mid-19th century it was being sung as a sea shanty.
This is one of those songs that often pops into my head. Beautiful song. Never heard Ford’s version before.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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It is a wonderful song, and he does a remarkable job with it.
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I always enjoy listening to the old pea picker’s voice.
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He was quite a character, and that voice….
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I love his voice!
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I do, too, and I think that’s the consensus…
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Beautiful song, beautifully sung.
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Ain’t it, though?
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He had a great voice, such a nice baritone. He was so good in I Love Lucy, so funny, you would never know he had this great voice.
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I forgot he had been on I Love Lucy. I haven’t watched that show in I don’t know how long…
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There has never been a voice quite like Tennessee Ernie’s and of course growing up where I did, the song is one we sang a lot. I wrote about Tennessee Ernie and the distant ties to my grandmother just a few weeks ago.
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I remember you did. Love the song.
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To be honest I have never heard of Tennessee Ernie Ford, and after listening to his voice, I will be looking for more of hs songs. My parents are of this era and would enjoy his style. Is it similar to Howard Keel, as they like his music?
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A little more country than Howard, who I generally associate with the musicals he was in. Your parents might have watched his show in the ’50’s and ’60’s… He’s best known for “Sixteen Tons,” and he did a lot of gospel as well.
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Hi John – thanks for this … love his voice and the song … old fashioned, but just what we need at this time … slow and peaceful … all the best – Hilary
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You can say that again…
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