Ernie sings I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know on The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, May 11, 1961.
"I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" was originally a country hit for the Davis Sisters in 1953, reaching the top of the country charts for eight weeks. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Dolly Parton.
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
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.
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"I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" was originally a country hit for the Davis Sisters in 1953, reaching the top of the country charts for eight weeks. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Dolly Parton.
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
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.
https://www.ernieford.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/
#tennesseeernieford #davissisters
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