I found this 12 years after it was made because I recently had found this song and me swung this absolutely made me love the song even more I hope everything is well for you guys!
In Russia and the Soviet Union, 16 tons is a fairly well-known song and there are several versions of the text in Russian, from an almost literal translation about a miner to a text where American pilots are flying to bomb and 16 tons is the weight of the bomb. ))) Greetings from Russia! I enjoyed watching your video.
I’ve listened to a lot of covers of this song. This one stands out from the rest and in a good way. It has that swamp, blues feel which is enjoyable to listen. You put your own spin on this song, and I personally like it. I’m happy to have came across this video.
Ernie ford, johnny cash, eric burdon, tommy emanuel. Tom jones..some pretty legendary names recorded this piece and you 2 dudes i never heard of just gave me my favourite version....thanks youtube!
We were feeling no pain that day. Drinking at my pool. Mark is a fixture on Bourbon St, in New Orleans, at the Funky Pirate. If you go to New Orleans, ask him to play it for you. We get together every chance we get.
It was a minor harp in what Lee Oscar calls Am. It is labeled in 2nd position. Hohner would call it a Dm. I actually retuned the harp from a standard Diatonic Marine Band, I believe.
One of the more easily playable versions of this I have seen. Thank you! I seen ZZTop and Jeff Beck do a version of this and immediately wanted to have this one under my belt.
2 comments. thats pathetic. should be snowed under with praise. i love your take on this. harmonica and dog included. awesome cover. your voice is awesome so is the guitar. everything about this screams class act. added you to my favourite covers. brilliant. i will be copying your guitar and making this one of my own. cheers. a pleasure to watch
I have been watching covers of this song for little over half an hour yours is by far the best one I have seen! Awesome job! I plan on covering this as well hopefully soon but I'll see how it all works out!
I'm in England we were all playing poker and had 16 tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford and this came on after well done whose the chap with you singing and playing guitar his good were are u guys from sending peace and love from England ❤✌✌🎶🎵🎙🎤🎶🎸🎸🎸🎶👍❤
nice playing.... I work with harveys step son, and he sent me in this direction. I am learning to play the harp and when I need a little modivation, I just tune you guys in and play along... maybe If I get off the boat down in new orleans, we could share a bottle of kentuckys finest sippin whiskey and play a little.. phil
sounds great, I picked up playing about two years ago, stil learning... I worked with your step-son on the river boats and he said you were a makers fan, They make Makers Mark about 20 minutes away from where I live... happy playing
