Here is today's weirdity. This morning I was singing in the shower. Burl Ives, "My Funny Way of Laughing." Enjoying the song, thinking about Mr. Ives, now long gone.
Then I open the computer. (Okay, I got dressed and everything first.) In my news feed I find that Burl Ives was born on this date in 1909!
Eight years ago I posted a little tribute to Burl Ives along with his rendition of "Big Rock Candy Mountain." To listen, click here.
5 comments:
Burl was a great singer and and a super story teller.
I love fun things like that...
Chuck, a very folksy mannerism and I enjoyed it.
Grace, fun singing in the shower, a little stroll down memory lane, and a soupcon of eerie on the side. Great start to a great day!
WOW! What a cool coincidence!
I saw Burl Ives at Western Illinois university--at the church, of all places. I always thought he went there, but I guess he went to Eastern. Not sure why, but the rumor was always there that he was from the area..but I think it was more Eastern Il. Either way...it was a treat to see him in person...and yes, he was singing with his guitar for the mass.
Lin, I am envious. I liked his work since I was quite young. I am not a "fan" in the classic sense of following a performer's every move, but I enjoyed his music and story telling.
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