Smoke That Cigarette | Merle Travis with Tennessee Ernie Ford | The Ford Show - 11-17-60

Merle Travis and Tennessee Ernie Ford sing Smoke That Cigarette on The Ford Show, November 11, 1960. Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) is a playful, tongue-in-cheek country song written by Merle Travis and Tex Williams in 1947. While it pre-dates widespread knowledge of the dangers of smoking, the song humorously pokes fun at the inconvenient and addictive nature of cigarettes. Here's more of Merle Travis on The Ford Show: https://youtu.be/MmqMgygkYns About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford , #merletravis

Added 5 Oct 2026