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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Burl Ives (CD - 06/01/1996)
 

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Burl Ives (CD - 06/01/1996)
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (06/01/1996) Folk Ives, Burl, Universal Special ProductsPersonnel: Burl Ives (vocals, guitar). The Rankin/Bass animagic film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appeared on December 6, 1964. Since then, it has become the longest-running of all holiday TV specials (with, we hope, no end in sight). It's fitting that the grandfather of all Christmas specials features Burl Ives, still remembered warmly by millions as the voice behind the film's narrator, Sam the Snowman. Although this soundtrack bears his name, Ives appears only on a handful of songs: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "A Holly Jolly Christmas," and "Silver and Gold." The remaining vocals are handled by various cast members: "Jingle Jingle Jingle" features Stan Francis as Santa, "We're a Couple of Misfits" is sung by Billie Mae Richards (the voice of Rudolph) and Paul Soles (the voice of Hermie), "There's Always Tomorrow" is immortalized by Janet Orenstein (as Clarice), and a chorus shares "The Most Wonderful Day of the Year." The real musical genius behind the movie is Johnny Marks, a songwriter who had earlier written the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" as well as holiday favorites like "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (which is featured in a medley here). His songs, in the hands of musical director Maury Laws, simply sparkle with Christmas magic. The second half of the soundtrack features instrumental versions of the songs, featuring the Decca Concert Orchestra conducted by Herbert Rehbein. The instrumentals keep the holiday spirit flowing, but it's the equivalent of a long musical intermission (in other words, you'll probably find yourself straightening out candy canes on the tree before long). Few soundtracks hold as many happy memories or contain as much Christmas spirit as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Hardcore fans (who number more than a few) can also purchase the film in DVD format or check out a book from Rick Goldschmit that chronicles the making of the film (with lots of fascinating facts about the film's history). ~ Dave Connolly

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Best of Burl Ives: 20th Century Masters/The Christmas Collection by Burl Ives (CD - 09/23/2003)
 

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Best of Burl Ives: 20th Century Masters/The Christmas Collection by Burl Ives (CD - 09/23/2003)
"Best of Burl Ives: 20th Century Masters/The Christmas Collection" (09/23/2003) Folk Ives, Burl, MCA Records (USA)Liner Note Author: Joseph F. Laredo. Recording information: 03/13/1952-07/14/1965. This edition in Universal's discount-priced compilation series 20th Century Masters/The Christmas Collection is actually a re-titled reissue of the 1999 collection The Very Best of Burl Ives Christmas. That album, in turn, was drawn from several previous Ives albums, the 1952 set Christmas Day in the Morning, Christmas Eve (1956), Have a Holly Jolly Christmas (1965), and the TV soundtrack Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1966). Ives came to be closely associated with Christmas when he served as narrator for the animated TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 1964 and scored a hit with the then-newly written "A Holly Jolly Christmas." But his earlier seasonal recordings had been of a more folk-ish and traditional cast, particularly on the Christmas Eve LP. Appropriately, his Have a Holly Jolly Christmas LP contained cheerier, more pop-oriented fare, and by combining four tracks from the former and seven from the latter with a few other selections, compiler Laura Graven achieves a good blend of different kinds of material. Ives' appealing tenor is what holds it together, however, as he performs the songs with warmth and enthusiasm. ~ William Ruhlmann

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The Wayfaring Stranger by Burl Ives (CD - 03/14/2006)
 

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The Wayfaring Stranger by Burl Ives (CD - 03/14/2006)
"The Wayfaring Stranger" (03/14/2006) Folk Ives, Burl, Collectables RecordsTracks 1-26 originally released on Columbia Records (CL 628). Personnel: Burl Ives (vocals, guitar). Arrangers: Tony Mottola; Burl Ives. The Wayfaring Stranger was the name of the CBS radio program on which Burl Ives first achieved lasting fame in broadcast circles and the name of Ives' autobiography as well, so it was also a natural for his Columbia Records debut. Ives' definitive Columbia album, The Wayfaring Stranger was also one of the bright spots in the very early folk revival of the mid-'50s, serving (every bit as much as the work of the Weavers) as the unofficial songbook for a generation of would-be folksingers who followed. Indeed, while the Weavers subsequently achieved much greater recognition and respect, their work up to this point in 1955 was decidedly more pop oriented, thanks to the presence of Gordon Jenkins' arrangements and accompaniments. In contrast, Ives' presentation on The Wayfaring Stranger was more basic and authentic, consisting of only his voice and acoustic guitar for all but one of the 26 songs. His singing is suited to the wide variety of material here, including folk ballads ("Darlin' Cory," "I Know Where I'm Going"), western songs ("Cowboy's Lament," better known as "The Streets of Laredo"), and tall tales ("The Divil and the Farmer"), among numerous other categories. Along with the work of the Easy Riders, this album has been one of the more undeservedly overlooked contributions that Columbia Records made to the folk boom that followed -- listening to this record, it's clear that more than a couple of young folkies picked up a song or two or three from Ives. [In November 2000, Collectables reissued The Wayfaring Stranger on CD (COL 6474) with three bonus tracks thrown in, bringing the album to nearly an hour's running time.] ~ Bruce Eder

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Genius of Folk by Burl Ives (CD) [IMPORT - (not USA)]
 

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Genius of Folk by Burl Ives (CD) [IMPORT - (not USA)]
"Genius of Folk" (04/13/2007) Folk Ives, Burl, St. Clair

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The Very Best of Burl Ives Christmas by Burl Ives (CD - 10/05/1999)
 

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The Very Best of Burl Ives Christmas by Burl Ives (CD - 10/05/1999)
"The Very Best of Burl Ives Christmas" (10/05/1999) Folk Ives, Burl, MCA Records (USA)All tracks have been digitally remastered. Liner Note Author: Joseph F. Laredo. Recording information: 03/13/1952-07/??/1965. The Very Best of Burl Ives Christmas delivers exactly what the title promises -- some of the best holiday songs from a performer well-known for his Christmas albums. Ives' charming takes on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Silent Night," "Winter Wonderland," "Silver and Gold," and, of course, "Holly Jolly Christmas" make these songs perennial Christmas presents. ~ Heather Phares

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Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
 

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas

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Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
"Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" (09/11/1993) Folk Ives, Burl, Universal Special ProductsHave a Holly Jolly Christmas is a compilation of holiday songs performed by Burl Ives. The award-winning actor performed the definitive version of the title track, thus forever cementing his place in the genre. The other songs here (many of which have also gotten quite a lot of radio play) are all standards for the most part, and are all sung in Ives' sweet, fractured croon. Fans of the title track will probably enjoy the rest of the album, and any other curious listeners may also want to give this a try. ~ Bradley Torreano

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Christmas Album
 

Christmas Album

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Christmas Album
"Christmas Album [Sony Special Products]" (09/01/2005) Folk Ives, Burl, BMG Special ProductsEngineers: Rafael O. Valentin, Neil Wilburn. Recorded between May 9, 1968 and August 9, 1968 in Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by Fred Flanagan. Digitally remasterd by Mark Wilder (Sony Music Studios, New York). Personnel: Burl Ives (vocals, guitar). Burl Ives' Christmas Album may not be his definitive Christmas album, but it's quite strong nevertheless, thanks to warm, friendly performances of "Happy Birthday, Jesus," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Jingle Bells," "O Holy Night," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Silent Night," as well as the charming kids' tune "Santa Mouse." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Burl Ives' Christmas Album may not be Burl Ives' definitive Christmas album, but it's quite strong nevertheless, thanks to warm, friendly performances of "Happy Birthday, Jesus," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Jingle Bells," "O Holy Night," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Silent Night," as well as the charming children's tune "Santa Mouse." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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On Top Of Old Smoky
 

On Top Of Old Smoky

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On Top Of Old Smoky
"On Top of Old Smoky" (04/10/2001) Soundtracks Ives, Burl, Sony Music Distribution (USA)Highlighted by the title track -- a Top Ten hit for Ives back in 1951 -- On Top of Old Smoky is a solid budget-priced collection of his folk recordings which also includes renditions of "Riders in the Sky" and "Got the World by the Tail." ~ Hank Small

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On Top Of Old Smoky
 

On Top Of Old Smoky

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On Top Of Old Smoky
"On Top of Old Smoky" (04/10/2001) Soundtracks Ives, Burl, Sony Music Distribution (USA)Highlighted by the title track -- a Top Ten hit for Ives back in 1951 -- On Top of Old Smoky is a solid budget-priced collection of his folk recordings which also includes renditions of "Riders in the Sky" and "Got the World by the Tail." ~ Hank Small

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Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
 

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas

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Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
"Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" (09/11/1993) Folk Ives, Burl, Universal Special ProductsHave a Holly Jolly Christmas is a compilation of holiday songs performed by Burl Ives. The award-winning actor performed the definitive version of the title track, thus forever cementing his place in the genre. The other songs here (many of which have also gotten quite a lot of radio play) are all standards for the most part, and are all sung in Ives' sweet, fractured croon. Fans of the title track will probably enjoy the rest of the album, and any other curious listeners may also want to give this a try. ~ Bradley Torreano

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Songs I Sang In Sunday School
 

Songs I Sang In Sunday School

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Songs I Sang In Sunday School
"Songs I Sang in Sunday School" (08/28/2001) Soundtracks Ives, Burl, Echo (UK)Personnel includes: Burl Ives, The Radio Bibl Club Children's Choir, The Korean Children's Choir. Recorded in 1962 & 1963. This alliteratively titled album (sometimes listed as Burl Ives Sings With the Children) was largely conceived and executed by Burl Ives himself and was performed with the Radio Kids Bible Club Children's Choir and simple accompaniment on guitars and string bass. The 18 spirituals hail from traditional and commercial sources, with a welcome mix of uncommon and well-known compositions. Eighteen tracks sounds like a lot for an album from this era, but nearly all of the songs are under two minutes in length. Whether the children's chorus is sweet or cloying is a matter of taste, but Ives gives a wonderful performance in this organic singalong setting, and the sincere, unaffected charm is distinctly rooted in a different era. Songs I Sang in Sunday School was reissued on CD in 2001. ~ Greg Adams

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Songs I Sang In Sunday School
 

Songs I Sang In Sunday School

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Songs I Sang In Sunday School
"Songs I Sang in Sunday School" (08/28/2001) Soundtracks Ives, Burl, Echo (UK)Personnel includes: Burl Ives, The Radio Bibl Club Children's Choir, The Korean Children's Choir. Recorded in 1962 & 1963. This alliteratively titled album (sometimes listed as Burl Ives Sings With the Children) was largely conceived and executed by Burl Ives himself and was performed with the Radio Kids Bible Club Children's Choir and simple accompaniment on guitars and string bass. The 18 spirituals hail from traditional and commercial sources, with a welcome mix of uncommon and well-known compositions. Eighteen tracks sounds like a lot for an album from this era, but nearly all of the songs are under two minutes in length. Whether the children's chorus is sweet or cloying is a matter of taste, but Ives gives a wonderful performance in this organic singalong setting, and the sincere, unaffected charm is distinctly rooted in a different era. Songs I Sang in Sunday School was reissued on CD in 2001. ~ Greg Adams

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Poor Wayfaring Stranger [12/7]
 

Poor Wayfaring Stranger [12/7]

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Poor Wayfaring Stranger [12/7]
"The Wayfaring Stranger" (12/07/2004) Rock & Pop Ives, Burl, Living EraPersonnel includes: Burl Ives (vocals, guitar). Recorded in New York, New York between 1940 & 1945. Includes liner notes by Greg Gormick. Burl Ives had a multifaceted career from the late '30s until the late '70s as a folk balladeer, actor, folklorist, anthologist, author, and broadcaster, and his restrained, grandfatherly croon was perfect for taking the rough edges off ragged folk melodies and reintroducing them to the public, much as Bradley Kincaid had done in the era before him. Ives' voice always seemed to have a wink and a smile in it, and if his folk versions seem to fall to the quaint side of things, they were undeniably comfortable as an old shirt, easy to wear and free of subliminal politics. This collection gathers eight of the 12 sides he recorded for OKeh in the early '40s, as well as tracks from the Asch and Decca labels, including his signature tune, "Poor Wayfaring Stranger," which was a smoothing out of an 1830s religious folk tune; his 1947 hit with the Andrews Sisters, "Blue Tail Fly"; and an atmospheric version of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky," which hit number 21 on the pop charts in 1949 and prefigured most of the later versions by other artists. Nothing here is startling or controversial, as Ives continually strove to present folk music in the simplest light without ruffling feathers, making him the perfect counterpoint to a performer like Pete Seeger, who grafted folk music to a more political agenda. In the end, though, Ives and Seeger really were working the same mine, and while their purposes may have differed, they now seem like two sides of the proverbial coin, more alike than not. ~ Steve Leggett

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How Great Thou Art
 

How Great Thou Art

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How Great Thou Art
"How Great Thou Art" (03/12/2002) Soundtracks Ives, Burl, Echo (UK)Recorded between 1965 & 1971. Contains 35 tracks.

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Collection [MRA] by Burl Ives (CD) [IMPORT - Australia]
 

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Collection [MRA] by Burl Ives (CD) [IMPORT - Australia]
"Collection [MRA]" (06/29/2004) Folk Ives, Burl, PerformaxThis collection of songs by Grandfatherly American folk singer Burl Ives includes 21 tracks.
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A Little Bitty Tear [Box]
 

A Little Bitty Tear [Box]

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A Little Bitty Tear [Box]
"A Little Bitty Tear: The Nashville Years 1961-1965 [Box]" (09/29/1994) Soundtracks Ives, Burl, Bear Family (Germany)A Little Bitty Tear is an engaging collection of Burl Ives' country-pop hits of the early 1960s -- outside of the smash title track, other highlights include "Funny Way of Laughin'" and "Call Me Mr. In-Between." ~ Hank Small Burl Ives did score a handful of country hits in the period covered by this five-disc box set, but don't assume that his Nashville years were devoted to cry-in-your-beer country music. Ives had more pop than country hits during this time, and recorded Hawaiian music, sacred songs, cowboy songs, and pop oldies in addition to the novelties and saga songs that comprise the bulk of the material. Fans of the faux-historical saga song fad, typified by Lefty Frizzell's "Long Black Veil" (which Ives covers) and "Saginaw, Michigan," will find much more of the same here. Nearly every track benefits from inventive arrangements and choral vocals by the Anita Kerr Singers, and Ives puts everything into his funny and dramatic performances. The set isn't all-inclusive -- his popular early-'60s Christmas recordings are omitted, and Ives recorded country music for Decca before and after the given time span -- but this is some of his greatest and best-loved music. ~ Greg Adams
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