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    May 13, 2024 · Updated: May 13, 2024. Step into the harmonious world of Burl Ives! Test your knowledge on this folk legend’s melodious journey from small-town crooner to Oscar-winning icon. Ready to sing along through his history? From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 31 questions on Burl Ives, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge.

  2. Apr 25, 2024 · Burl Ives. Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was a movie, stage, and television actor. He was often a voiceover and a writer, but he was best known as a balladeer. He was born in 1909 in Jasper County, Illinois, and he devoted his life to collecting and performing folk songs—and if he thought the words or the tune could be improved, he changed them.

  3. May 9, 2024 · From his iconic roles in movies like “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “The Big Country” to his beloved performances as a folk singer, Ives had a career that spanned over six decades. In this article, we will delve into 17 captivating facts about Burl Ives that showcase his incredible journey, astonishing achievements, and fascinating personality.

  4. May 4, 2024 · Burl Ives, the famous American folk singer, was known for his beautiful and soulful rendition of the song “The Wayfaring Stranger.” This song has a long history and is believed to be one of the oldest American folk songs, with its roots in the Appalachian Mountains.

  5. Apr 24, 2024 · Burl Ives’ song “Royal Telephone” explores this yearning through simple yet powerful lyrics. Released in 1961 as part of his album “The Versatile Burl Ives,” this gospel song carries a profound message about the accessibility of God’s love and guidance.

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  7. Apr 27, 2024 · Burl Ives, known for his rich baritone voice and ability to convey deep emotion, recorded the song for his album “Return of the Wayfaring Stranger” in 1949. The lyrics of the song are simple, yet profound: I’m just a poor wayfaring stranger. Traveling through this world of woe.

  8. May 13, 2024 · Actor/singer/writer Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives sang the best known version of "I Know An Old Lady" which was released in 1953. The full sequence of things swallowed by this woman were, a fly, a spider, a bird, a cat, a dog, a goat, a cow and finally a horse. All together now, "she's dead of course".

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