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Walt Disney Presents Burl Ives' Animal Folk

Burl Ives · 1963

14 tracks · folk

Playful folk melodies intertwine with whimsical storytelling, inviting listeners into a vibrant animal kingdom.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling for children
  • steady pacing for sing-alongs
  • playful melodies for family time
  • inviting narratives about animals

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer intense, fast-paced music
  • seek deep emotional complexity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1963, this album marked Burl Ives' transition from a celebrated folk singer to a prominent voice in children's entertainment. It came shortly after his success in the folk revival of the late 1950s and early 1960s, setting the stage for his later work in television and film.
Stylistic neighbors
Pete Seeger· Woody Guthrie· The Weavers

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Whale
  • 2 Jim Johnson's Mule
  • 3 The Owl and the Pussycat
  • 4 The Black and White Pigeon
  • 5 The Robin and the Chicken
  • 6 Johnny Doolan's Cat
  • 7 My Fine White Pony

Disc 2

  • 1 Oriole
  • 2 Mr. Rabbit
  • 3 Where's Joe
  • 4 The Wonderful Crocodile
  • 5 The Little Turtle
  • 6 The Robin
  • 7 The Horse of Demerara

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