Sixteen Tons
: Johnny DesmondDate: 11/1955
Comment:
[Coral 61529]
written by Merle Travis
| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| US | 19/11/1955 | 17 |
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| Johnny Desmond singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Rose of Texas (08/1955 • 172 pts) | Sixteen Tons (11/1955 • 63 pts) | White Sport Coat (05/1957 • 12 pts) |
| Johnny Desmond singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nina Never Knew (11/1952 • 62 pts) | Sixteen Tons (11/1955 • 63 pts) | C'est si bon (It's So Good) (03/1950 • 68 pts) |
Music video
| Song versions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 • Tennessee Ernie Ford • Sixteen Tons |  |  | |
1955 • Johnny Desmond  • Sixteen Tons | | ||
| 1956 • Frankie Laine • Sixteen Tons | | ||
| 1967 • Tom Jones • Sixteen Tons | | ||
| 1972 • CCS • Sixteen Tons | | ||
| 1976 • The Don Harrison Band • Sixteen Tons | | ||