Burl Ives

Burl Ives was an American folk singer and actor whose career spanned more than six decades. He began as an itinerant singer and guitarist, later launching his own radio show, 'The Wayfaring Stranger', which popularized traditional folk songs. In the 1960s, he successfully transitioned into country music with hits like 'A Little Bitty Tear' and 'Funny Way of Laughin''. Ives was also a popular film actor, known for his roles in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' and 'The Big Country', the latter earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His voice is often associated with the Christmas season due to his work on the special 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'. The products available from the artist Burl Ives include vinyls.