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.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its role in popularizing scouting culture through music and was well-received by parents and children alike. It helped cement Burl Ives' status as an important figure in children's entertainment, contributing to the broader folk movement that sought to engage youth through accessible cultural narratives.
- 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
- 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 We're the Boy Scouts of America Standout 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) Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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