"16 Tons" with a little swing.

[kaloncar]

Like you're updated version w/swing and love the sound of a woman's voice included with the variety of instruments.  It must be fun to sit around and jam like that.

[TypicalJAFO]

I really, really liked this. The picking reminds me just a bit of Aerosmith's 'One Way Street', but there's also a nice, "folksy" feel that takes the song back to its roots. I could see some folks in an old time Appalachian mining town getting together and performing a version very similar to this. Nicely done!

[MrKevin1a]

Sounds good. I think Ernie Ford would be proud.

[jfaliveno]

Nice rendition. I do it a little differently. It is good to hear it done this way.

[fjccommish]

Good job guys, loved it.

[reddreaper]

Ronnie, that's the best video yet, great music and great atmosphere. The transmission man.

[Edubbplate]

good interpretation, like the singing

[BassicArts]

best video on you tube......

[aarraakk]

not bad at all even if it sounds more like minnie the moocher and less like 16 tons but it`s still a great version.

[dean38]

love it!

16 tons is a personal favourite and this "interpretation" does it "justice".

[misspopanoche]

A great classic with a twist.. Love it

Made a subscriber outta me!

[haumana33]

Inspirational!

Can you share the chords you're playing?

Thanks for posting.

[nkambei]

Getting better and better towards the end, although mandolin and harp seems a little bit out of tune.

But the spirit, atmosphere, the groove is excellent!

[missystu]

Well, now you have at least 2 bass players and a huge fan - ME!

Great job....great vocals too! A nicely balanced sound (the bass could be a little louder). Thanx gang and keep posting please?

MS, Kalamazoo,Mi.

[myhorserusty]

Hey....thanks for your comments and compliments!! mb

[bojan122]

Very nice! Mary Beth, I like your voice :)

[robocopos]

COOOL !!!

[greenielk]

you guys rock!

[surrealistgeek]

I've just watched/listened to quite a few versions of "16 Tons", starting with the original; this one is the first 'reinterpreted' version that I've actually liked.

I think the style works well, but I can barely hear the vocals (except Mary Beth's uncredited backing vocals, which are rather good and actually audible). I don't know if you have the equipment (or time) to do this, but I'd love to hear this with the vocals a lot clearer.

-Patty