Christmas Day in the Morning
Burl Ives · 1952
8 tracks · folk music
Warm and inviting folk melodies intertwine with traditional Christmas themes, creating a nostalgic soundscape for the holiday season.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Child Is This? — Ives delivers a hauntingly beautiful rendition that captures the song’s sense of wonder and reverence, resonating with the spirit of Christmas.
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The Seven Joys Of Mary - Part 1 — This track showcases Ives' rich vocal style and ability to convey deep emotion through simple yet profound lyrics about joy and motherhood.
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There Were Three Ships Start here — Ives’ interpretation brings a lively energy to this traditional carol, illustrating his knack for storytelling through song.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm storytelling for family gatherings
- gentle melodies for holiday mornings
- nostalgic reflections on childhood
- inviting sing-alongs by the fire
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped popularize folk interpretations of Christmas music, growing genre's mainstream appeal.
- Career context
- When Burl Ives released 'Christmas Day in the Morning' in 1952, he was already an established folk singer and actor, known for his distinctive voice and storytelling. This album followed his successful career launch in the late 1940s, which included popular songs like 'Blue Tail Fly' and appearances on radio and television.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Woody Guthrie· The Weavers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What Child Is This?
The narrative shifts from questioning to awe as the singer reflects on the significance of a child born in humble surroundings.
This transition emphasizes the contrast between earthly humility and divine importance, deepening the emotional impact of the song.
Tracklist
- 1 There Were Three Ships Start here
- 2 The Friendly Beasts
- 3 What Child Is This?
- 4 Jesous Ahatonia
- 5 The Seven Joys Of Mary - Part 1
- 6 The Seven Joys Of Mary (Concluded)
- 7 Down In Yon Forest
- 8 King Herod And The Cock
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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