“Many, many years ago we picked one of the oldest folk spirituals of all time.” -Tennessee Ernie Ford Here is a clip of Ernie performing the folk classic “Poor Wayfaring Stranger.” The tune originates from 19th century American folk and gospel, and has been made famous by many other artists, including Burl Ives in 1944. Celebrate the rich heritage of American country and folk music from the '40s with this playlist: https://found.ee/40sPlaylist | Tennessee Ernie Ford