Burl Ives

About

American Country/Folk singer, songwriter, actor, and author. Born: June 14, 1909 in Hunt City Township, Illinois. Died: April 14, 1995 in Anacortes, Washington It has been said he gave his first professional performance at age 4 in 1913, singing "Barbara Allen" at a picnic, which earned him one dollar. Having recorded numerous albums and singles over a career lasting more than 40 years, his biggest record was "A Little Bitty Tear" released by Decca as a single in November 1961. In 196