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It was recorded by Burl Ives on February 11, 1941 for his debut album Okeh Presents the Wayfaring Stranger. The melody derives from a popular English comic song " Villikins and his Dinah ", first published in London in 1853 and which had become a hit in America by 1855.
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Nov 22, 2023 · The Meaning Behind The Song: Sweet Betsy from Pike by Burl Ives. Sweet Betsy from Pike is a traditional American folk song that tells the story of a young pioneer woman named Betsy and her partner Ike as they embark on a perilous journey to California during the Gold Rush.
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Sweet Betsy From Pike Lyrics: Now don't you remember sweet Betsy from Pike / Who crossed the big mountains with her lover Ike / Two yoke of oxen a big yeller dog a tall Shanghai...
Mar 3, 2024 · If you’re a fan of folk music, chances are you’ve heard this classic American song before. “Sweet Betsy From Pike” is a traditional American ballad that tells a lighthearted yet heartwrenching story of a young couple named Betsy and Ike as they face the challenges of traversing the treacherous landscapes of the American West.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesSweet Betsy From Pike · Burl IvesBurl Ives At His Very Best℗ 2011 Smith & CoReleased on: 2011-05-17Music Publis...