![]() Fred from Laurel, MdI recall seeing him do this song on TV, some time in the 50's - might have been on "Your Hit Parade," or on his own show, a bit later.In 1955 Johnny Desmond took it to #17 and Tom Jones reached #68 with his version in 1967.ĭoug Clifford will celebrate his 69th birthday in six days on April 24th, and one day later, on April 25th, Stu Cook will be celebrating his 69th birthday. The band's bassist, Stu Cook, and drummer, Doug Clifford, were former members of Creedence Clearwater Revival.Īs stated above many artists have covered it, with two of these versions making the Top 100. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn April 18th 1976, "Sixteen Tons" by the Don Harrison Band entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #90 and on June 6th it peaked at #47 and spent 9 weeks on the Top 100.*'Spotlight' ran for nine episodes, it was a summer replacement for 'The Red Skelton Hour'. One month later on August 6th, 1967 his covered version of "Sixteen Tons" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #87 it stayed on the chart for 4 weeks, peaking at #68. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn July 4th 1967, Tom Jones appeared on the premier episode of the CBS-TV program 'Spotlight'*.Mark Andrew White from Conyers,georgiaA great classic.Though many recorded the song,Ernie Ford's version is the definitive one.Finally my mom shouted from the nearby kitchen Stop it! Stop it! Enough! By I loved the song and the deep voice of Ford. ![]()
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