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16 Tons. By the Russian Army Choir. (Original Post) trof Aug 2013 OP
Noooooooooo antiquie Aug 2013 #1
thats -a-real-toe-a-tapper olddots Aug 2013 #2
One of the best videos ever. a la izquierda Aug 2013 #3
A Soviet era take on the plight of American workers liberaltrucker Aug 2013 #4
Your grandpa was a very brave man. trof Aug 2013 #5
Holy God it's Dracula!! And His ALL Vamp Choir!! nolabear Aug 2013 #6
16 tons, and vaht do you get... trof Aug 2013 #7
I suspect they learned that song on a contraband RCA record player Brother Buzz Aug 2013 #8
Leningrad Cowboys Sweet Home Alabama with Red Army Choir Ptah Aug 2013 #9
Oh My God, the world is just freakin' awesome. nolabear Aug 2013 #10
I don't get the hair but I love the music texanwitch Aug 2013 #12
very interesting thanks ! nt steve2470 Aug 2013 #14
what a great voice, thanks Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #11
first time I clicked it off I got so bored lol...this time I'll be patient :) thanks for this nt steve2470 Aug 2013 #13
 

olddots

(10,237 posts)
2. thats -a-real-toe-a-tapper
Wed Aug 28, 2013, 08:39 PM
Aug 2013

Jebus Ernie Ford's version sounds like a speed freak on steroids in comparison .

liberaltrucker

(9,129 posts)
4. A Soviet era take on the plight of American workers
Fri Aug 30, 2013, 12:29 AM
Aug 2013

Actually, pretty accurate. Mr. Ford would probably agree.
As would my grandfather, who helped organize the UMW in
1930's Alabama.

Brother Buzz

(36,418 posts)
8. I suspect they learned that song on a contraband RCA record player
Fri Aug 30, 2013, 07:01 PM
Aug 2013

Because that's exactly what it would sound like playing a 60 Hz record player with a 50 Hz power supply

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