Tennessee Ernie Ford sings Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere on The Ford Show starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, January 19, 1961.

"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" is a comforting Christian hymn written in 1897 by lyricist Jessie Brown Pounds and composed by John S. Fearis. The song serves as a peaceful allegory for heaven, contrasting Earth's hardships with a tranquil paradise where "the sun is shining" and "the load is lifted" without ever mentioning the word "heaven" directly. It achieved massive American cultural prominence after being performed at President William McKinley's funeral in 1901, subsequently becoming a traditional staple for funeral services and being covered by diverse artists from John McCormack to Gene Autry.

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.

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