Tennessee Ernie Ford – Hymns LP (1956, Capitol T-756 Mono)

Experience one of the most commercially successful spiritual recordings in music history with this original 1956 high-fidelity mono vinyl pressing of Tennessee Ernie Ford – Hymns (Capitol Records, Catalog No. T-756).

Known for his rich, deep baritone voice and massive crossover hit “Sixteen Tons”, Country and Gospel Music Hall of Famer Tennessee Ernie Ford spent over a decade on the Billboard album charts with this landmark collection. Certified Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, Hymns established Ford as the premiere voice of mid-century Christian and traditional gospel music. Recorded in crisp high-fidelity sound, the album features warm, reverent interpretations of timeless spirituals such as “The Old Rugged Cross”, “In the Garden”, “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, and “Rock of Ages”.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: Tennessee Ernie Ford

• Title: Hymns

• Label / Catalog Number: Capitol Records / T-756 (Mono / Hi-Fi / Turquoise or Rainbow Label)

• Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record (Mono, 33 1/3 RPM)

• Release Year: 1956

• Genre: Traditional Gospel / Christian / Sacred / Traditional Country

Tracklist:

• Side A:

  1. Who at My Door Is Standing

  2. Rock of Ages

  3. Softly and Tenderly

  4. Sweet Hour of Prayer

  5. My Task

  6. My Mother’s Bible

• Side B:

  1. The Old Rugged Cross

  2. An Evening Prayer

  3. In the Garden

  4. Ivory Palaces

  5. Wayfaring Stranger

  6. Have Thine Own Way, Lord