album · October 11, 1953
Backwoods Boogies and Blues
EMI Music Nashville (ERN)See this day
bluescountry
Backwoods Boogies and Blues is a collection of blues and country songs recorded by Tennessee Ernie in 1953. The album features traditional folk songs and blues numbers, showcasing Ford's versatility.
- The album was released on October 11, 1953, by EMI Music Nashville.
- It is categorized under the blues and country genres.
- This release predates his most famous hit, "Sixteen Tons," by two years.
Ernest Jennings Ford Jr., billed as Tennessee Ernie, was an American country, blues, and folk singer and television personality. He was best known for his 1955 version of "Sixteen Tons."
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