Burl Ives--Noah Found Grace In The Eyes of the Lord

[Uberplacoderm]

Is that Andy Willams on the far left, as one of the Masquers?

[orangehornet57]

Burl Ives could sing various styles of music so well. He did record a few Gospel albums. I wish more of those songs were available on YouTube.

[wylien33]

so enjoying it. Good old time.

[truusus]

I hope the dilikers can swim.

[hugotipple]

@truusus I don't think there will have another great flood like that anymore, but I hope they can swim in lava though.

[Gimmer3]

I had not seen this before! I love it. I was raised on Burl Ives.

[cbellyjam]

Some where out there is another older version of this song with a woman singing. Does anyone know who that is?

[MyMoppet52]

A young Burl Ives! Love it. :) I fist heard Burl Ives when I was in the second grade. (I'm 58 now). I loved his album my dad brought home. This is one of my favorite songs. I thought 'Grace' was Noah's wife for years as a small child! Burl was a fantastic singer, performer and actor. I think his Big Daddy on Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is the standard for all, and none have come close! Thank you for posting 'my' song!

[millball]

nice tune, but theologically dodgy concerning Noah being good so God favoured him...

[JubalCalif]

MANY thanks for posting this! Not only a fascinating glimpse of Burl Ives in his younger performing days but also an absolutely wonderful song. Quite a delightful toe tapping ditty! :)

[mommackm70]

wonderful singing

[goo83]

never thought I'd see this guy that young. I'm so used to his look from Summer Magic.

[gravelpit6]

this guys a real thrasher

[jonmclurg]

love the arm raising at the end.

[RazrHack]

I'm not religious but I love this song.

[goo83]

would it be such a terrible thing to have people think you might be religious had you simply stated "I love this song"...?

[lauraandcalin]

I love that clarinet!

[nursesears5]

This is wonderful. Makes you feel good just listening to it. Lifts your spirits. Thank you for posting it.

[pastordave67]

AWESOME song...I love Burl Ives,

[Karelissa]

Burl Ives was a "De Molay of de Vere" .

[dudemantwo]

Is this a Negro spiritual?

[60Cascade]

I believe it is. I have an album of spirituals done by Tennessee Ernie Ford and this song is on it.

[Julian9ehp]

Nope, it's written by Robert W. Schmertz, nicknamed "The Troubadour of the Two by Four," and long-time resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

[doedeedum]

goog old burl ives.

[54spiritedwill54]

I enjoyed this.

[plotbox]

That's so strange. I think thats from the tail leader which I'm sure I pulled from some random film in my collection. Strange.

DP

[davidamills]

The last few seconds of this video contain back-tracked dialog -- which sounds like jibberish. I recorded these few seconds, then reversed it using Goldwave sound software. The words spoken are "...and he was with me that day, and he's still with me, and I can talk to him." I know this is irrelevant to Burl Ives' wonderful music, but that's what was spoken on the end, for those who are intersted.

David Mills

[chg657]

He should have had a little more "fun" w/this song...Smile, Burl...

[Julian9ehp]

Of course he's having fun! He's play-acting being a minister. Look at him walking righteous. :-)

[celticoffspring]

Oh man you just can,t get great tunes like this anymore that,s great music.

[KyBabe44]

Burl Ives does a great job on this, but I don't understand why I can't find "Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord" by Tennessee Ernie Ford. He definately has the best version of it and I can't find it anywhere. If anyone has any information regarding it, please contact me.

[n701204x]

every time I see something as good as this I feel like I got dealt a bad hand to live in this era, the 50's must have been so great.

Though I can't complain I am still blessed and an AMERICAN!

[Julian9ehp]

Those who lived then report the same amount of happiness and unhappiness as today.

Not when you live, but what you do in it. "Blessed are the Peacemakers" -- those who live gently in times of horror.

[htuomnom]

We can only hope that our children would

watch this,they will try and take this off next

[packfan1999]

What a great song! I always thought that the Statler Brothers were the only ones to sing this song.

[CriticalListener]

MCMLI = 1951

[Julian9ehp]

What date is this from?  You did well.

[plotbox]

MCMLI

[gmayden]

@plotbox  MCMLI is 1000 + (1000-100) + 50 + 1 =1951, sorry I'm 2 years late! lol

[Socsair]

What a kick on the pants! I love this!!

[sharegrace]

We all live by grace. May Jesus Chist bless those who are suffering today and forever.

[setnom1]

Why can't they we bring more of these video network tv for our children to watch?

[lauraandcalin]

Beats MTV.

[JubalCalif]

@lauraandcalin

I second that emotion! Never saw the late great Burl Ives as young as he is here! Fascinating clip....proof that even a gospel number can swing! THANKS for your comment! :)

[fiftyfourchimera]

found graceamong my favorites

[cthulee]

I enjoyed this. The Statler Brothers also recorded this song. It's a toss up as to which one I like the best.

[kinksfan1956]

This is great. Anyone know who's in the backing group? A couple of the faces look familiar.

[60Cascade]

The beginning of the clip says "The Masquers" are backing Burl on this.