Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age | Tennessee Ernie Ford | Nov 21, 1957
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- Tennessee Ernie Ford performs a high energy classic, "Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age" on November 21, 1957.
The song was written by Bob Wills and Cindy Walker. Artists who have recorded the song include Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Jerry Lee Lewis featuring George Jones, John Prine, Red Foley, and Ferlin Husky.
About Tennessee Ernie Ford
Born Ernest Jennings Ford on 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.
Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history.
About The Ford Show
On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford.
As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people.
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Just don't understand how anyone could dislike this one?? Ernie Ford could sing any type song and make it sound GREAT, and this one is no exception! He had such a magnificent voice that was so rich, booming, yet so smooth at the same time. I sure wish there were entertainers around today that could even come close to matching him! I miss him and his ability to truly entertain his audience, whether on his own show, or as a guest on other shows!
TEF was not only a great talent, he was also proud of his relationship with GOD.. A fine example.. irreplaceable, sadly missed, much loved. Thank you, wonderful vid.
Wow. Now I remember why we loved variety shows back in the '50s and '60s. Thanks so much for posting!
I needed to hear this 😀
Think of all the fun you had putting the gray in your hair. so cool and I still am having fun. more gray is on the way.
Also Red Foley & Ernest Tubb had a hit with it as a duet.
I still say he was sexy
I think Bob Wills wrote it
It was written by Cindy Walker. She wrote a number of songs that Bob Wills' band played.
According to some liner notes I read, Bob Wills came up with the title and explained to Cindy Walker what he meant by the phrase, and she wrote the lyrics. Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys recorded it for MGM.
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