Australian Folk Songs
Burl Ives · 1958
31 min · 12 tracks · folk
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Australian folk tunes, rich with storytelling and heartfelt melodies.
Why this album works
This album played a significant role in popularizing Australian folk music outside of Australia, contributing to the global folk revival of the late 1950s. It has been praised for its authentic representation of Australian culture and has influenced subsequent artists exploring world folk traditions.
- Best for
- steady storytelling through melodies heartfelt tunes for sing-alongs vibrant narratives of australian life
- Context
- Released in 1958, 'Australian Folk Songs' arrived during Burl Ives' peak as a folk artist, following his breakout success with albums like 'Burl Ives Sings Little White Cloud That Cried' (1955). At this point, Ives was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in American folk music, leveraging his unique style to introduce international songs to American audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fred Astaire· Eddie Fisher· Eydie Gormé· Barry Mann· The Supremes· Frankie Laine· Judy Garland· Henry Mancini
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild Rover No More 2:20
- 2 Click Go the Shears Standout 4:23
- 3 The Wild Colonial Boy Standout 2:19
- 4 A Nautical Yarn 2:01
- 5 Across the Western Plains I Must Wander 2:06
- 6 Waltzing Matilda Standout 2:20
- 7 Oh! The Springtime, It Brings on the Shearing 1:41
- 8 The Station Cook 1:44
- 9 The Dying Stockman 3:45
- 10 Botany Bay 3:23
- 11 The Old Bullock Dray 2:55
- 12 The Stockman's Last Bed 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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