Burl Ives

192 songs across 27 album sections.

About Burl Ives

Burl Ives stands as a definitive voice of American folk and traditional music, celebrated for his warm baritone and authentic delivery across over a century of recordings. His extensive catalogue spans from early 20th-century ballads to seasonal favorites, showcasing a versatility that honors both classic repertoire and contemporary compositions. Ives is particularly renowned for his interpretations of Irish folk songs, such as "Paddy and the Whale" and "Girls of Coleraine," which he brought to life with a gentle storytelling style that resonates deeply with listeners. Beyond traditional folk, Ives crafted beloved holiday classics, including "Jingle, jingle, jingle" and "Holly Jolly Christmas," cementing his legacy as a master of seasonal music. His ability to blend old-world charm with modern appeal is evident in albums like "I do believe" and "Songs of Ireland," where he explores themes of nature, faith, and human connection. This enduring body of work continues to attract new audiences, proving that his musical approach remains timeless and universally appealing.

20th Century Masters [2003]

20th Century Masters [2003]

  1. Holly Jolly Christmas
  2. I heard the bells on Christmas day
  3. It came upon the midnight clear
  4. O little town of Bethlehem
  5. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
  6. Silent night, holy night
  7. Silver and gold
  8. Silver bells
  9. Twelve days of Christmas
  10. What child is this?
  11. White Christmas
  12. Winter wonderland
51 Great Performances [2006]

51 Great Performances [2006]

  1. Blue Tail Fly
  2. Bonnie Wee Lassie
  3. Colorado Trail
  4. Cotton-Eyed Joe
  5. Funny way of laughing
  6. High Barbaree
  7. Hound Dog
  8. I know my love
  9. I know where I'm going
  10. John Hardy
  11. Lavender Cowboy
  12. Leather-Winged Bat
  13. On Springfield Mountain
  14. Peter Gray
  15. Riddle Song
  16. Robin, he married
  17. Roving Gambler
  18. Sweet Betsy from Pike
  19. The crawdad Song
Ace In The Hole [1958]

Ace In The Hole [1958]

  1. Ghost Riders In The Sky
  2. Grandfather's Clock
  3. Juanita
Big Rock Candy Mountain [2000]

Big Rock Candy Mountain [2000]

  1. Taut I taw a puddy tat
  2. All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
  3. Aren't you glad you're you
  4. Hush, little baby
  5. I know an old lady
  6. I Whistle a Happy Tune
  7. Teddy Bears Picnic
  8. The King's new clothes
  9. There's A Hole In My Bucket
  10. Thumbalina, Thumbalina tiny little thing
  11. Tongue twister
  12. Ugly duckling
  13. Walzing Matilda
Christmas [1995]

Christmas [1995]

  1. Ave Maria
  2. Jingle Bells
  3. O Holy night
Down To The Sea In Ships [1956]

Down To The Sea In Ships [1956]

  1. Away Rio
  2. Ben Backstay
  3. Blow Ye Winds
  4. Drunken Sailor
  5. Go down you red red roses
  6. Haul Away, Joe
  7. Highland Laddie
  8. Hullabaloo Belay
  9. Leave Her, Johnny
  10. New York Girls
  11. Rolling Home
  12. Santy Anna
  13. Storm Along
  14. The Sailor's Grave
  15. Wrap Me Up In My Tarpaulin Jacket
Favorites For Children [2008]

Favorites For Children [2008]

  1. The Tailor And The Mouse
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas [1995]

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas [1995]

  1. Christmas can't be far away
  2. Snow For Johnny
I do believe [1974]

I do believe [1974]

  1. A new Name In Glory
  2. Amazing Grace
  3. Are ye able ? (said the Master)
  4. Beyond the sunset
  5. Bringing in the sheaves
  6. Count your blessings
  7. God be with you
  8. Haven of Rest
  9. How Great Thou Art
  10. Joy Unspeakable
  11. Lily of the Valley
  12. Love lifted me
  13. Oh How I Love Jesus
  14. On Jordan's Stormy Banks
  15. Only believe
  16. Power in the blood
  17. Rescue the perishing
  18. Shall we gather at the river
  19. Showers of Blessing
  20. Since Jesus Came into my heart
  21. Softly and tenderly
  22. Stand up for Jesus
  23. Stepping in the light
  24. Sweet by and by
  25. The Old Rugged Cross
  26. The Uncloudy Day
  27. Throw out the lifeline
  28. Victory in Jesus
  29. What a friend we have in Jesus
  30. When we all get to heaven
  31. Will the circle be unbroken ?
  32. Will there be any stars ?
Inspirational Favorites [2008]

Inspirational Favorites [2008]

  1. Beulah Land
Jesse James [2011]

Jesse James [2011]

  1. Cowboy's Lament
  2. Darlin' cory
  3. Little Mohee
  4. The Golden Vanity
  5. The riddle song
Lavender Blue [2000]

Lavender Blue [2000]

  1. Rodger Young
  2. Froggie Went A-Courtin
  3. I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes
  4. I've got no use for women
  5. Lavender's blue (dilly dilly)
  6. Mr. Rabbit
  7. The Doughnut Song
  8. The Fox
  9. The Lavender Cowboy
  10. The little White Duck
  11. Venezuela
Little Bitty Tear [1997]

Little Bitty Tear [1997]

  1. Billy Brown
  2. Green grass of home
Little White Duck [1995]

Little White Duck [1995]

  1. Fooba Wooba John
  2. Mother Goose Song
  3. The Grey Goose
  4. The Whale
Men [1956]

Men [1956]

  1. The Prisoner's Song
  2. The Wild Rover
  3. When I was single
Other Songs - Burl Ives

Other Songs - Burl Ives

  1. I've got no use for women
  2. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
  3. Call Me Mr In-Between
  4. Happy birthday Jesus
  5. Home On The Range
  6. Little drummer boy
  7. Lollipop Tree
  8. Lolly Too Dum
  9. Polly Wolly Doodle
  10. Silver and gold
  11. The Deceiver
  12. The Man On The Flying Trapeze
  13. The Ugly Bug Ball
  14. This is all I ask
Poor Wayfaring Stranger [1996]

Poor Wayfaring Stranger [1996]

  1. Black is the colour
  2. Buckeyed Jim
  3. Old Dan Tucker
  4. On Top Of Old Smoky
  5. Tam Pierce (Widdecombe Fair)
  6. The Bold Soldier
  7. The Eddystone Light
  8. The Sow took The Measles
  9. Turtle dove
  10. Wee Cooper Of Fife
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head [2011]

Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head [2011]

  1. Goober Peas
  2. John Henry
  3. Snowbird
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [1995]

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [1995]

  1. Jingle, jingle, jingle
  2. The most wonderful day of the year
  3. There's always tomorrow
  4. We are Santa's elves
Songs of Ireland [1958]

Songs of Ireland [1958]

  1. Brennan on the moor
  2. Come back Paddy Reilly
  3. Girls of Coleraine
  4. Kilgary Mountain
  5. Maid of the Sweet Brown Knowe
  6. Mrs. McGrath
  7. Nell Flaherty's Drake
  8. On board the Kangaroo
  9. Paddy and the Whale
Sweet, Sad & Salty [2012]

Sweet, Sad & Salty [2012]

  1. A Little Bitty Tear
The Singing Wayfarer [2007]

The Singing Wayfarer [2007]

  1. Aunt Rhody
  2. Big Rock Candy Mountain
  3. Diesel smoke, dangerous curves
  4. Down In The Valley
  5. Frankie and Johnny
  6. Henry Martin
  7. Molly Malone
  8. My Good Old Man
  9. Po' boy
  10. The Erie Canal
  11. The Foggy, Foggy Dew
  12. The Little Green Valley
The Very Best Of [1956]

The Very Best Of [1956]

  1. Mary Ann Regrets
The Wild Side OF Life [1956]

The Wild Side OF Life [1956]

  1. I Left My Gal In The Mountains
  2. One hour ahead of the posse
  3. The wild side of life
Twinkle In Your Eye (Blisterpack) [1998]

Twinkle In Your Eye (Blisterpack) [1998]

  1. Old Witch, Old Witch
  2. The Donut Song
  3. The Little Engine That Could
  4. The little turtle
  5. The Lollipop Tree
Wayfaring Stranger [1959]

Wayfaring Stranger [1959]

  1. Old Paint (I ride an old Paint)
  2. Pretty Polly
  3. The Troubador Song
We Americans - A Musical Journey With Burl Ives [1991]

We Americans - A Musical Journey With Burl Ives [1991]

  1. Jack Was Every Inch A Sailor