Burl Ives - Cool Water video free download

David Briers

Just to lovely true music full of meaning not like today

davidm murphy

So many good memories.....Wonderful....

Charles Boyer

The song was written in 1936 by Bob Nolan -- it's a fine example of "western music" -- as in the forgotten half of "country and western." Marty Robbins probably had the most famous version, but this is an excellent rendition by a man who's artistic ability is all too often overlooked.

cohen1940

en dorst dat ik heb!

Dan Hedgren

Many thanks to Mr. Burl, which contributes to my daily dose of happiness.

Philip Thomas

A unique voice - a multi-talented man.

Alice Gilbert

love burl ives reminds me of my grandfather he used to sing to me when i was little

middleC17

I had never heard this until just now, but my grandpa always sings the "cool, clear water" part whenever the subject comes up. He can't carry a tune in a bucket, but this was instantly recognizable, haha! I never knew where it came from, and I'm so happy I found this!

Lenox Napier

My Dad would play this record (fifty odd years ago). It's still a great song today.

Jack Jones

What a voice, I miss him.

1canyonguy

Hey Burl - So who are the commies-OH

Anthony Taylor

."Cool Water" is a song written in 1936 by Bob Nolan. It is about a man and his mule, Dan, and a mirage in the desert.

Zeratul723

This is good, but no one should even bother singing it except Hank.... Sr. that is.

Rilana Martinato

we love all music, except rap

Dale Andrews

I envisioned he was a lonesome lost cowboy in the mid-1800's out West who lost his way and was desparate for water - without which he and his horse would perish. No cell phones etc., besides that, probably not a White man around for perhaps 100 miles. When you ran out of water back in those days and were lost in the desert, you were screwed, blued and tattooed! No kidding, I just always thought (from my childhood when my dad used to play it on his guitar) that it was a man talking to his horse.

richard l valimont jr

And I guess you think you are

Daniel Smith

Marty Robbins did a great rendition of this song also

bonnie mercer

puts your mind in peace.

HassoBen Soba

Great performance by one of America's classic balladeers; thanks for posting. Two more comments: 1.) The true, authentic version is by the man who wrote the song, Bob Nolan, and the amazing Sons of the Pioneers; their best version is in the 2-cd set "The Essential Collection" on the Soundies label, which documents the Sons' fabulous WLS radio transcriptions from 1940-41. 2.) Another great version is Roy Rogers/Dale Evans/Mitch Miller's on Golden Records--"16 Great Songs of the Old West."

heather bonney

just luv this song ::) brings back many memories f yrs with my dad 70s :)

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