I was thinking of Frankie Laine, but this is the only thing I
can find associating him to that song. Yet it was I think his sound I remember. Utube:

Richie Milton " Sixteen Tons" by Merle Travis
Merle Travis (circa 1947) penned song "Sixteen tons" which I have always associated with the great Frankie Laine,but has also been recorded by numerous -

Another one with 'fabulous' lyrics was "Rock of Gibraltar" that was sung by Frankie Laine. I found the Lyrics. Pity it isn't on YouTube.

Last edited by BranShea; 02/15/2008 12:35 PM.