For anyone who has never heard this before. Written and performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The song was written and released in 1950. I cannot imagine this being aired today, but it was in the top 10 for 26 weeks. How 'bout that?
I first heard it done by Johnny Horton many, many years ago. The last time I heard on the radio was a couple years back on some syndicated Saturday or Sunday show hosted by Bob Dylan. As mentioned, it was a surprise to me. I wonder what's next? A re- release of "Song of the South?"