In February 1982, the then 72 year old Burl Ives appeared before an enthusiastic audience at Chautauqua, New York, with a performance originally filmed for and broadcast on PBS television. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, he delighted the audience with a selection of his signature songs, folk songs, stories, sing-alongs and rounds. Whether your pleasure is folk music, Burl's unique voice, or songs with meaning, this tape offers something special for everyone. Among the songs performed are:

1. Go Tell Aunt Rhody
   
2. The Little Tin Soldier
   
3. Funny Way of Laughing
   
4. The Best is Yet to Come
   
5. I Know an Old Lady (Who Swallowed a Fly)
   
6. Time
   
7. The Chivalrous Shark
   
8. Music Alone Shall Live
   
9. The Blue Tail Fly
   
   
   Bonus Audio Programs:
   
10. Burl Ives Philco's Friendly Troubadour originally broadcast Feb. 28, 1947
    
11. The New Burl Ives Show with special guest Jack Smith originally broadcast 1948