Listen to Sixteen Tons online. Sixteen Tons is an English language song and is sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Sixteen Tons, from the album Hit Parade Story (1951-1952-1953-1954-1955-1956-1957-1958-1960-1961-1962-1963), was released in the year 2015. The duration of the song is 2:35. Download English songs online from JioSaavn.