I am a fan of Burl Ives. My children were raised on his music. I only saw a live performance one time. He came on stage with his guitar, curtain at his back and entertained an audience of 800+ in grand style.

I, too, heard that he hated children but I'm not sure I didn't learn that on this thread back in 1997.

If Pete Seeger could forgive and forget, who am I to hold a grudge?

DougR