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Scouting Along with Burl Ives

Burl Ives · 1964

30 min · 16 tracks · folk

Playful folk melodies interweave with cheerful lyrics celebrating outdoor adventure and camaraderie.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • light-hearted sing-along moments
  • playful melodies for camping trips
  • steady pacing for group activities
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • cheerful tunes celebrating friendship

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional exploration
  • prefer longer, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1964, 'Scouting Along with Burl Ives' came during a period of increased popularity for Ives, following his successful foray into children's music. This album showcases his ability to connect with younger audiences while reinforcing his position as a folk music staple after his breakthrough in the early 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pete Seeger· Woody Guthrie· The Weavers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 We're the Boy Scouts of America 1:44
  • 2 The Quartermasters Store 1:59
  • 3 I'm a Herdsman 1:13
  • 4 I Points to Mineself 3:19
  • 5 Campfire (medley) 1:48
  • 6 I'm Happy When I'm Hiking 1:31
  • 7 Three Jolly Fishermen 1:31
  • 8 Now the Day Is Over 2:18
  • 9 We're All Together Again 1:15
  • 10 On My Honor 2:28
  • 11 Ham and Eggs 2:07
  • 12 A'Soalin 1:25
  • 13 Camp Menu Song 1:59
  • 14 Clementine 1:52
  • 15 She'll Be Coming 'round the Mountain 1:53
  • 16 Taps 1:46

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