The evidence of the origins of the wayfaring stranger is unclear. Burl ives released it on the album the wayfaring stranger in 1944. Apr, 2011 folk singer burl ives sings the american spiritual folk song, the wayfaring stranger. It should not be confused with ives 1944 album for columbia records c103 also called the wayfaring stranger and itself a rerelease of a 1941 album on okeh records which contains different songs. The wayfaring stranger by burl ives 90431647424 cd. The first track, wayfaring stranger has the slightly elevated mid highs range that is typical of radio transcripts. It has been covered by several artists including burl ives, emmylou harris and johnny cash. Burl ives wayfaring stranger american spiritual folk.
Burl ives the wayfaring stranger 1944, shellac discogs. The wayfaring stranger by burl ives on amazon music unlimited. It became one of burl ives signature songs, included on his 1944 album the wayfaring stranger. The wayfaring stranger, also known as poor wayfaring stranger, is a well known spiritualfolk song about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. Listen to your favorite songs from the wayfaring stranger by burl ives now.
Listenersupported wnyc is the home for independent journalism and courageous conversation on air and online. Its more a sprawling narrative rumination on good and evil, with a plot conveniently. American folk music, appalachian folk music, contemporary folk. The latest to play around this folk song has been british pop star, ed sheeran. Listen free to burl ives poor wayfaring stranger blue tail fly, im goin down the. During a period during and several years after the american civil war, the lyrics were. Emmylou harris covered the song on her 1980 album roses in the snow. Wayfaring stranger burl ives performs at the book and. Personal correspondence autobiographies biographies biography. Who sings wayfaring stranger and who wrote the music. Sep 10, 2010 wayfaring stranger hardcover september 10, 2010 by burl ives author 5. Since musical instruments were scarce in early american life, the concept.
Home is the final reward of reuniting with loved ones in heaven in the afterlife. The wayfaring stranger song wikimili, the best wikipedia. It became one of burl ivess signature songs, included on his 1944 album the wayfaring stranger. The wayfaring stranger, also known as poor wayfaring stranger, is a wellknown spiritualfolk song about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. Im just a poor wayfaring stranger traveling through this world of woe and theres no sickness, no t.
The wayfaring stranger, a compilation of songs by burl ives. In the 1940s, renowned actor and singer burl ives made wayfaring stranger one of his signature songs. Burl ives surprisingly lusty autobiography, which ends before his house. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wayfaring stranger. The wayfaring stranger asch 345 is an album consisting of three 10inch, 78 rpm records by burl ives released on asch in 1944. Ives definitive columbia album, the wayfaring stranger was also one of the bright spots in the very early folk revival of the mid50s, serving every bit. Watch the video for wayfaring stranger from burl ives s poor wayfaring stranger for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Wayfaring stranger isnt a mystery, exactly, though it contains a whole lot of mysterious stuff. Im sad and im lonely see all 29 tracks on this disc. Digitized from a shellac record, at 78 revolutions per minute.
Burl ivess most popular book is wayfaring stranger. The wayfaring stranger was the name of the cbs radio program on which burl ives first achieved lasting fame in broadcast circles and the name of ives autobiography as well, so it was also a natural for his columbia records debut. Burl ives wayfaring stranger vinyl records and cds for. Burl ives had a multifaceted career from the late 30s until the late 70s as a folk balladeer, actor, folklorist, anthologist. Apr 05, 2017 rhiannon giddens preforms wayfaring stranger on the bbc northern ireland programme also called conveniently called wayfaring stranger. A few other tracks have some very low level surface noise. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The wayfaring stranger also known as poor wayfaring stranger or i am a poor wayfaring stranger, roud 3339, is a wellknown american folk and gospel song most likely coming from the early 19th century about a soul on the journey through life. Wayfaring stranger, by james lee burke the new york times. Buy burl ivess album titled poor wayfaring stranger to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Feb 14, 2017 in the 1940s, renowned actor and singer burl ives made wayfaring stranger one of his signature songs.
Born in southern illinois, he went through school and started college, but the. As with most folk songs, many variations of the lyrics exist. Known to radio fans, burl ives undoubtedly has done a good deal towards popularizing folk music of america. Im just a poor wayfaring stranger traveling through this world of woe and theres no sickness, no toil, no danger in that fair land to whic. Harris version peaked at number 7 on the billboard hot country singles chart. Burl ives the wayfaring stranger 1955, vinyl discogs. The wayfaring stranger song simple english wikipedia. Mar 29, 2020 folk singer burl ives sings the american spiritual folk song, the wayfaring stranger. Buy burl ives s album titled poor wayfaring stranger to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Wayfaring stranger paperback september 10, 2010 by burl ives author 5. Musicologists in particular have disputed whether the song was originally a white or black spiritual. The wayfaring stranger song simple english wikipedia, the. Listen free to burl ives poor wayfaring stranger blue tail fly, im goin down the road and more.
Next, emmylou harris turned it into a minor hit in 1980 and then the man in black himself, johnny cash, reclaimed it in 2000 during that magical. Tracklist with lyrics of the album poor wayfaring stranger 1996 from burl ives, including the top song. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. I grew up with things like big rock candy mountain and blue tail fly, so to find 36 ives recordings from early in his career on one disc even if the sound quality is not the best is a real treat. The material is there, but the poor writing makes dull reading. Im just a poor wayfaring stranger traveling through this world of woe and theres no sickness, no toil, no danger in that fair land to which i go im going.
Although the exact origins of wayfaring stranger are unknown, many people believe the song finds its roots in american folk and gospel music, and is 3339 in the roud folk index. Burl ives had a multifaceted career from the late 30s until the late 70s as a folk balladeer, actor, folklorist, anthologist, author, and broadcaster, and his restrained, grandfatherly croon was perfect for taking the rough edges off ragged folk melodies and reintroducing them to the public, much as bradley kincaid had done in the era before. Cover versions of poor wayfaring stranger by burl ives. Ives used it as the title of his early 1940s cbs radio show and his 1948 autobiography. Since musical instruments were scarce in early american life, the concept of geometrically shaped musical notes representing relative pitches instead of round notes representing definite pitches was introduced in new england in. The wayfaring stranger, an album by burl ives on spotify. Folk singer burl ives sings the american spiritual folk song, the wayfaring stranger.
Wayfaring stranger an autobiography hardcover january 1, 1948 by burl ives author 5. Wayfaring stranger by ives, burl author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has popularized a near acappellaandvocal version of wayfaring. By the hippie era late1960s it was joan baez who introduced the free love set to the song.
Burl ives has 23 books on goodreads with 2366 ratings. Here is a life devoted to collecting folk songs, and adapting them to his needs. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term wayfaring stranger by burl ives from the lyrics. Poor wayfaring stranger by burl ives was written by traditional and was first released by vaughans texas quartet in 1930. Poor wayfaring stranger apparently had its origin in the traditions of shapenote hymnals, sings, and singing schools. The journey the singer speaks of is the trials and tribulations of life. Other musicians such as joan baez, emmylou harris, and johnny cash have given their take on this hymn in their albums. The wayfaring stranger by burl ives album, american folk. Wayfaring stranger hardcover september 10, 2010 by burl ives author 5. Dialogue with bing crosby bing crosby, burl ives 5. Apr 07, 20 poor wayfaring stranger apparently had its origin in the traditions of shapenote hymnals, sings, and singing schools. The wayfaring stranger by burl ives compilation, cowboy. Cowboy, american folk music, appalachian folk music, traditional folk music. Aug 17, 2014 wayfaring stranger isnt a mystery, exactly, though it contains a whole lot of mysterious stuff.
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