Burl Ives - Grandfather's Clock

[ragtimeannie33]

written in lowell,vermont in 1876 based on a true story.all the verses are here and watch us dance to this song here,ragtimeannie33

[cheerydavie]

The great version of this timeless classic

[MichaelHansenFUN]

believe it or not this owas once one of the most valuable records ever-in a book.

[SBAnimaniacs]

Sad in retrospect, reminds me of being little, had it on tape!

[tourlestrane1]

This has got to be the best rendition of this great song.If you ever want to learn the words of a song ,listen to Burl Ives as he sings every word with great clarity.Miss you loads.

[chumoboy]

thanks so much for the memories, as i was growing up

[MrMightymitch1]

wow i remember singing this when i was bout 6 at infant school,40 year ago.nice memories

[scilladian]

Reminds me of my mom singing this when I was a kid. Thanks

[operalament]

very interesting, but this song does not appear on the album you show here

this album is one of the greatest collections of folk songs ever compiled.

[rgarcia77]

I remember it now, it went like this: There was a little turtle who lived in a box, He swam in a puddle, and He climbed on the rocks. He snapped at a mosquito, He snapped at a flea, He snapped at a minnow, He snapped at me. He caught the mosquito, He caught the flea He caught the minnow, But he didn't catch me!

[rgarcia77]

I listened to this and other songs on an album I had when I was about 5 years old. I remember this song mad me a bit sad when I heard it. I also remember another not-so-well known song about a Turtle who lived in a box. Great children music. I suppose good adult music if you're like me.

[shycuteguy35]

Not as popular or as well-known as many of his others, but my mother used to sing this, so I love the song.

[sandymaine1]

Thanks, Wildcat, for posting these great songs by Burl Ives. He was a favorite of mine when I was growing up. Wonderful collection!!