Burl Ives Sings Little White Duck and Other Children's Favorites
Burl Ives · 1959
32 min · 14 tracks · folk
Playful folk melodies intertwine with whimsical storytelling, creating a delightful musical landscape for children.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling for children
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- gentle melodies for relaxed listening
- family sing-alongs with loved ones
- whimsical themes spark imagination
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep lyrical complexity
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1959, this album marked Burl Ives' transition from a successful folk artist to a beloved children's entertainer. Following his rise to fame with songs like 'The Blue Tail Fly', Ives capitalized on his warm voice and engaging storytelling to create a collection that would resonate with young audiences and parents alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Woody Guthrie· The Weavers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Little White Duck 2:31
- 2 The Little Engine that Could 2:42
- 3 Mr. Froggie Went A-Courtin' 3:05
- 4 The Donut Song 2:59
- 5 Two Little Owls 1:49
- 6 Fooba Wooba John 1:08
- 7 The Grey Goose 3:03
- 8 The Whale 1:33
- 9 Buckeye Jim 1:33
- 10 The Sow Took The Measles 1:50
- 11 The Goat 1:21
- 12 Mr. Rabbit 1:37
- 13 The Tailor and the Mouse 1:18
- 14 Mother Goose Songs 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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