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COL 6474

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Released: March 14, 2006
Originally Released: 2000
Label: Collectables Records

Description by OLDIES.com:

One of Folk music's all-around legends, Burl Ives performs some of the great songs of Americana on these rare recordings from the vaults of Columbia Records. A troubadour in the tradition of the great Woody Guthrie, Ives scored often on the Pop charts and his distinctive voice is one of the most recognized of the last century. Memorable tracks included on this disc are "Cotton-Eyed Joe", "Pretty Polly" and "On Top Of Old Smokey".

Tracks:

1.Leather-Winged Bat
2.Cotton-Eyed Joe
3.Sweet Betsy From Pike
4.On Top Of Old Smoky
5.I Know Where I'm Going
6.I Know My Love
7.Cowboy's Lament
8.Wee Cooper O'fife
9.Riddle Song
10.Tam Pierce (Old Engliser)
11.Peter Gray
12.Darlin' Cory
13.John Hardy
14.Colorado Trail
15.Roving Gambler
16.Bonnie Wee Lassie
17.The Divil And The Farmer
18.On Springfield Mountain
19.Little Mohee
20.Troubador Song
21.Robin, He Married
22.Lavender Cowboy
23.Green Broom
24.High Barbaree
25.I've Got No Use For Women
26.Old Paint
27.Baby Did You Hear
28.Pueblo Gal
29.Pretty Polly

Product Description:

Tracks 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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An American Folk Music Classic Music Lover: Janet Chandler from Florida -- May, 14, 2012

There is no album ever recorded that more represents folk music then "The Wayfaring Stranger" by Burl Ives. It is a true classic filled with traditional folk tunes. There is also no better choice to use to introduce yourself to or get to know more about folk music then this album. I know. My own mother bought this album, along with the "Return Of The Wayfaring Stranger", way back when I was a young child to help introduce and expose me to folk music. I still have those phonograph records in my collection although due to years of play they have become wore out and scratched. That is why I was thrilled recently to see that these records have now been put out on CD. I recently purchased "The Wayfaring Stranger" and plan on getting "The Return Of... " soon
The sound quality is great and simple. The songs consist of Burl Ives singing and accompanying himself on the guitar. That is what maybe makes this album so great. No fancy gimmics or over the top productions. Just Burl, the songs and the microphone.

When I say folk music here too let me say that this isn't like the folk music of Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary or Joan Baez. This is not social protest songs that helped to inspired a generation to tackle the major issues of the 1960's. This is folk music at its basic roots. In many ways it is like a history album of Americana tracing the path of folk music as it spread through the south and west. As you listen to this album you may find that you remember many of these songs from your childhood. For those of us who are 50+ in years will find we grew up to this music. You may very well find yourself feeling a bit nostalgic as you listen to Burl sing these tales.