This 1958 album collects Burl Ives' interpretations of traditional Australian folk songs. It showcases his baritone voice on lesser-known ballads and work songs from Down Under.
- The album was recorded in New York City and produced by Neely Plumb. It features instrumental arrangements by Percy Faith. Ives' previous album, "The Wayfaring Stranger," had been a major success.
- Despite the album's title, the repertoire is drawn from traditional songs of Australia, not contemporary Australian folk music. Many of the songs were collected by folklorist John Meredith.
- The album was released on the PnR label in October 1958. It was Ives' first album dedicated to international folk music.
Burl Ives was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a driving force behind the American folk music revival of the 1930s and 1940s.
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