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Who sang Sixteen Tons?

Jimmy Dean released the song Sixteen Tons.

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The meaning of the song 'Sixteen Tons ', based on the lyrics
What is Sixteen Tons about?
🎶 Sixteen Tons song analysis
The song is about a man who works hard in a mine and owes his soul to the company store because he can't afford to pay for his basic needs. He feels trapped and tired, and even if he worked endlessly, he would still be in debt. He warns others to step aside because he has been through hardship and is tough, with fists of iron and steel.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Sixteen Tons’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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