This
version of "Sixteen Tons", entitled
16
Toneladas was recorded by Noriel
Vilela in Brazil in 1969; it is featured on his solo album “Eis o Ôme”. Noriel Vilela known as 'The
Tenor of Samba' is an iconic samba-rock artist who was a member of the band Cantores de Ébano in the 50's.
"Sixteen Tons" was first recorded in
1946 by American country singer Merle
Travis.
In
1955 Tennessee Ernie Ford’s version
of Sixteen Tons became a huge number
one hit.
The
song has been covered by a variety of musicians among them: Elvis Presley, The Platters, Stevie Wonder,
Johnny Cash, among many more.
The Clash used Tennessee Ernie Ford's version as their intro music for their 1980 US tour, called "The 16 Tons Tour".
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