An Old Beloved American

[rAcErRicK]

I would like to share a short video of the America that once was. To those of you who don't remember this man, this is typical of what you might see on your TV on any given day many years ago. He was a great father, husband, singer/entertainer, and in all, a great American.

This vid. it is suggested, could have been his son Brian. The ltttle guy seated at his right, is something to see, as well as the man who has long since gone to heaven, in his younger days. The voice is unmistakable, anyone who remembers him will know it instantly even blindfolded, after all these years.

Two days after recieving it in an email, I still chuckle thinking about it. Notice how dad has to fight breaking up at the little guys actions, and how he lovingly attempts to handle it.

Enjoy ! Tennessee Ernie Ford, once again, as he was in 1957 :

http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/Videos/childrengo-tennernieford.html

[Grizzy]

Ahhhhh Thank You! What a GIFT! The softness of that vid was just heartwarming... He was a great man with a great voice indeed. Thank You, I sure needed this today... and that Art Linkletter issa cute toooo!
Thanks, pabear...

~Grizzy~

[wbo3]

I was born many years after, 1971 to be exact, but I would dearly love to see our country return to those simpler times. What we need is my grandparent's values. The video was wonderful, I went on a tangent and watched several more TEF videos on youtube after I watched that one.

[snuffy]

I was born in the early forties, and remember Ernie very well. As I grew I listened to his records and had the 45 of sixteen tons.
The kids today don't understand that when us old folks talk about the good old days; it's not about things or goods, toys or what's in fashion today but the atitude that people had back in those days.
Would you leave your door open nowadays? We didn't have a key for the front door and didn't care.
Neighbors helped each other without expecting payment, for they knew someone would be there to help them when they needed it. We shared our abundance with each other.
If you caught a mess of fish and had too many to eat right away, you'd likely give some to the fellow down the rode a ways. Surplus garden was often passed out in the community free of charge.
Yes, I miss the good ol' days, because they were good days. The world is a much harder place now and I don't mean the labor to live but the hearts of mankind.
Just an old man's rant, sorry.

Snuffy