Sixteen Tons

Merle Robert Travis (November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American country and Western singer, songwriter, and musician born in Rosewood, Kentucky. His lyrics often discussed the life and exploitation of coal miners. Among his many well-known songs are "Sixteen Tons", "Re-Enlistment Blues" … more »

Year:: 2002

#	Song	Duration
1	Sixteen Tons	2:52
4	Nine Pound Hammer	2:42
7	Dark as a Dungeon	2:50
8	Divorce Me C.O.D.	3:04
11	So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed	2:59
17	Merle's Boogie Woogie	3:04
23	I Am a Pilgrim	2:53

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