16 Tons by B.B. "Blues Boy" King and His Orchestra

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Written by: Merle Travis
Language: English
First recorded on: November 19, 1955
Released on: Crying Won't Help You
Single
December 1955
Rating: (17th best version)
Licensing: Request a synchronization license

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- Seize tonnes written by Jacques Larue French May 1956
- Sie hieß Mary-Ann written by Peter Moesser German 1956
- L'ascensore written by Depsa Italian 1986
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