What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? Use tab to navigate through the menu items. You can always change this later in your Account settings. On many of these programs, he was billed simply as "Tennessee Ernie," owing to the fact that producers felt that using his last name would promote a car company that wasn't necessarily a sponsor. Like his later gospel recordings, these early sides are classics, including the #1 hit "Sixteen Tons." In reality, Ford had extraordinary flexibility and range, so much so that some employers and potential employers in radio were astonished to learn that they were drawing on the services of a vast array of "characters" and personas -- he could speak and sing in a magnificent, full-bodied baritone that would have been the envy of many an operatic singer, but he had an array of twangy, Southern- (and distinctly rustic Southern) inflected voices that he used, along with catch phrases that quickly got picked up by his listening audience, in Pasadena and Los Angeles. He became a local TV star as the star of Stone's popular Southern California Hometown Jamboree show. Birth. "Americais a nation richer in spirit because ofTennesseeErnie Ford", 2020by TEF Enterprises, LP. On September 28, 1991, he suffered severe liver failure at Dulles Airport, shortly after leaving a state dinner at the White House, hosted by then-President George H. W. Bush. He attended Gonzaga College High School and Wheeling College in West Virginia. Ford was born in Bristol, Tennessee, United States,[1] to Maud (ne Long) and Clarence Thomas Ford. : Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in . Mr. Ford served as a bomber navigator in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to the rank of lieutenant. There is a problem with your email/password. This account has been disabled. CD: $9.62. Throughout Ernie Ford's legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. [Verse 2] I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number 9 coal And the straw boss said, "Well-a bless my soul . Mr. Moore retired from the DEA in 1987 after 18 years with that agency's mid-Atlantic regional laboratory. All rights reserved. Tennessee Ernie Ford, as he came to be known, was an ordinary man but his overwhelming success later led to his downfall. Tennessee Ernie Ford Song list Just As I Am, Without One Plea (1835) Sixteen Tons (1955) More Songfacts: Station to Station David Bowie David Bowie's "Station to Station" is over 10 minutes long. He started singing as a boy and, after graduating from high school, became a voice student at Virginia Intermount College. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3806/ernie-ford. 2 1955 Pop. RAMONA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. It was a catchy, soft-rock arrangement of a song about the hardships of life in the coal mines, written by Merle Travis in 1947. The song was a tribute to blue-collar workers, especially coal miners, with lines like "I owe my soul to the company store" and "another day older and deeper in debt. (Did You Ever Get) That Feeling In The Moonlight? The Story of Christmas Tennessee Ernie Ford. Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! Death. Alta Mesa Memorial Park. Soon NBC hired him to MC the television game show the Kollege of Musical Knowledge, and also to host his own weekday program, The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (19561961). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. American recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford became a staple on the Grand Ole Opry and had many crossover hits, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Ballad of Davy Crockett." He later switched his emphasis to gospel music; his 1957 album Hymns enjoyed great success. They had two sons: Jeffrey Buckner "Buck" Ford (born 1950); and Brion Leonard Ford (born 1952, in San Gabriel, California), who died on October 24, 2008, in White House, Tennessee, of lung cancer, aged 56. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. By 1939, he'd moved to Cincinnati, OH, and was studying at that city's Conservatory of Music. Mr. Doney was born in Chinook, Mont. A resident of this area since 1969, he lived in Fort Washington. After the war he worked briefly at radio stations in San Bernardino, Calif. and Reno, Nev., then in 1948 was hired as a hillbilly disc jockey and newscaster at station KXLA in Pasadena, Calif. He served with the Air Force in Labrador during the Korean War. At the time of his death from liver failure in the fall of 1991, he remained a much-loved figure far beyond the boundaries of the country music audience. Ford subsequently hosted his own prime-time variety program, The Ford Show, which ran on NBC television from October 4, 1956, to June 29, 1961. He had a daytime musical variety show on ABC television from 1962 to 1965, and he made guest appearances on several other television shows, including several episodes as "Cousin Ernie" on "I Love Lucy.". He possessed a tremendous amount of emotion and range as a singer.. Sorry! I Fall To Pieces Tracks of Disc 2 16. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "I'll Never Be Free", a duet pairing Ford with Capitol Records pop singer Kay Starr,[7] became a huge country and pop crossover hit in 1950. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Brion Leonard Ford, youngest son of Bristol, Tenn., native and country music legend Tennessee Ernie Ford, died Friday at his home in White House, Tenn., of lung cancer at age 56. I Never Knew ( I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You). As a television host, singer and comedian, Mr. Ford is best remembered for folksy phrases from his Tennessee upbringing, like "Bless your pea-pickin' hearts" and "Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rockin' chairs. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Sixteen Tons (15 tracks), currently priced at $14.07 with free shipping offers three new tracks, Catfish Boogie, PHILADELPHIA LAWYER and Everybody's Got A Girl But Me. [15], Out of the public eye, Ford and wife Betty contended with serious alcohol problems; Betty had the problem since the 1950s, as well as emotional issues that complicated both their lives and the lives of their sons. [2][4], After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, California. Please reset your password. Tennessee Ernie Ford was around 30 years old when his first singled charted. A hospital spokeswoman, Claudia Smith, attributed his death to a longstanding liver ailment. Real Name: Ernest Jennings Ford Profile: Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Dec 10, 2015 - His best selling album to date from the Grammy winner. HOMETOWN Bristol, TN, United States of America BORN February 13, 1919 Similar Artists Roger Wagner Chorale Jimmy Dean "It's great music," Mr. Ford said in a 1990 interview with the Associated Press. Tennessee Ernie Ford. From 'River of No Return" 2009 by Jeffrey Buckner Ford, his oldest son. Bristol, Tenn., native Dorothy Bibee, 90, grew up with Ernie Ford and they remained close friends throughout his life. Burial. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Ford, and two sons of his first marriage, Jeffrey Bucknew Ford and Brion Ford. In high school he sang in school stage productions and in a glee club, and he spent so much of his spare time at the local radio station, WOPI, that after his high school graduation in 1937 he was hired as a disc jockey. My brother was my sense of humor.. A collection of past stories on Bristol, Tennessee, native Tennessee Ernie Ford. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ", Although the record was released in 1955, Mr. Ford said in an interview last year that "it's an everlasting hit. In 1947 he also made the acquaintance of Cliffie Stone, a musician, announcer, and producer who was rapidly becoming one of the most influential figures in country music on the West Coast. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. It lends itself to solos, choral work and great orchestration.". The Ford Theatre, an anthology series also sponsored by the company, had run in the same time slot on NBC in the preceding 19551956 season. 1961. We have set your language to 65K views 1 year ago Mini bio of the life of actor Tennessee Ernie Ford who is probably most famous for singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, his hit. American recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford became a staple on the Grand Ole Opry and had many crossover hits, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Ballad of Davy Crockett." First Lieutenant Ford served in World War II as the bombardier on a B-29 Superfortress flying missions over Japan. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal, "A Closer Walk" is perhaps the most frequently played number in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals.The title and lyrics of the song allude to the Biblical passage from 2 Corinthians 5:7 . 17 Oct 1991 (aged 72) Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA. He is most remembered for 16 Tons. They had two . [9] He became a household name in the U.S., largely as a result of his portrayal in 1954 of the 'country bumpkin', "Cousin Ernie", in three episodes of I Love Lucy. Brion was nuclear, Buck Ford said. He was born on February 13th, 1919. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The musical variety program was a staple of the NBC schedule until 1961. Year should not be greater than current year. He graduated from George Mason University. Catapulted to international fameon the strength of a string of top-ten singles, includingMule Train, and his unforgettable duet with Kay Starr,I'll Never Be Free, Ernie quickly caught the attention of both Madison Avenue and television's earliest movers and shakers, including Lucille Ball. Man in the Saddle. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. ", Ford, a B-29 bomber navigator in World War II, enchanted a generation of TV viewers with songs such as "Sixteen Tons" and the "Ballad of Davy Crockett. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A First Lieutenant, he served in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II as the bombardier on a B-29 Superfortress, but the War ended before he was to be sent to Japan. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II. Brion was the very real embodiment of joy for life.. He also owned a cattle ranch in California. 01 Stand By Me When God Dips His Love In My Heart He Knows What I Need Others What A Friend We Have In Jesus . 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In 1956 Mr. Ford was hired by NBC-TV to be the host of "The Ford Show" on Thursday nights. Tennessee Ernie Fords lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. By that time the quality of his country albums had become uneven and none of his releases were selling well. "It caught on to every working man in the world, I guess.". Survivors include his wife, Vivian; son, Jarrod Michael Ford; three grandchildren; and his older brother, Buck. Ramona Chapman. But he was primarily known as a singer and recording artist, and his recording of "Sixteen Tons" has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide since its release just before Christmas in 1955. In the years after his variety show ended, Mr. Ford appeared occasionally on television specials and toured as a country-music performer. Saint Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go; Stone invited Mr. Ford to be a soloist on the show and also helped him obtain a recording contract with Capitol Records. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [13] The song made Ford a crossover star, and became his signature song. In 1955, Ford recorded "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (which reached number 4 on the country music chart) with "Farewell to the Mountains" on the B-side. TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD, COUNTRY SINGER, DIES By Bart Barnes October 18, 1991 Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and. The family asks that memorial gifts be given to a cancer center of the donors choice. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. RAMONA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. All I Have To Do Is Dream 7. Anyone can read what you share. Try again later. God Bless The U.S.A. 17. In 1965, he transferred to the CIA, and in 1974, he retired and moved to Florida. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Listen to Sixteen Tons, Union Dixie and more from Tennessee Ernie Ford. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was assigned to host an early morning country music disc jockey program, Bar Nothin' Ranch Time. Within nine weeks of its release, two million recordings of "Sixteen Tons," had been sold, and it topped the popularity charts throughout the spring of 1956. His Western songs and boogie-flavored numbers offered an energy level and sexual suggestiveness that made them rock & roll in all but name, and his recordings featured the fabulous instrumental talents of Merle Travis on guitar and Speedy West on pedal steel. Our experienced and compassionate staff of funeral directors help families celebrate life with dignity and respect. TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD Vinyl Records and CDs Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Her marriage to James Hill ended in divorce. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Dirty Linen: "After more than 40 years, these albums remain as fitting testaments to the music of that pivotal time in American history. Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses 18. 5th Alabama, Frank Warner, Tennessee Ernie Ford & Frederick Fennell & Eastman Wind Ensemble. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 2 on the Capitol Records' "Top Country & Hillbilly" best sellers list in 1952, "Sing We Now of Christmas" peaked at No. Brion Ford was born Sept. 3, 1952, in San Gabriel, Calif. His brother said he was strong of voice and character traits inherited from his father. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. From 1962 to 1965, Ford hosted a daytime talk/variety show, The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (later known as Hello, Peapickers) from KGO-TV in San Francisco, broadcast over the ABC television network. By the beginning of 1953, although Ford wasn't having as many hits, he remained popular in America and also in England. Portrait of An America FORD TENNESSEE ERNIE. The Shot Gun Boogie 2 1951 Country. 3 Copy quote. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She said when he would return to Bristol, he often brought his two sons along. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Mr. Ford also was host of a popular prime-time variety show on NBC television, "The Ford Show," which ran from 1956 to 1961 and featured the likes of Ronald Reagan, John Wayne and Gary Cooper as guests. Brion Leonard Ford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Read the obituary of Brion Leonard Ford (1952 - 2008). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He continued recording into the 1970s. 2023 OLDIES.com and its affiliates and partner companies. Born Ernest Jennings Fordon February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. He became a disk jockey on the ABC radio network in 1952, and started on the NBC-TV summer program "The College of Musical Knowledge" in 1953. Many of his early records, including "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Blackberry Boogie", were exciting, driving boogie-woogie records featuring accompaniment by the 'Hometown Jamboree' band, which included Jimmy Bryant on lead guitar and pioneer pedal steel guitarist Speedy West. He can be reached at features@bristolnews.com. He belonged to Allen Chapel AME Church in Washington and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Bowie was doing a lot of drugs at the time and later said, "I have only flashes of making it." Achy Breaky Heart Billy Ray Cyrus Ford joined the ranks of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990, at age 71. Shared the Microphone. After Betty committed suicide in 1989 because of prescription drug abuse, Ernie's liver problems, diagnosed years earlier, became more apparent, but he refused to reduce his drinking despite repeated doctors' warnings. 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