1956. I was 8. My dad was making hot cakes and I was listening to Big John and Sparkey on the radio. Burl Ives came on and my dad said,"Listen to him. He's a real good singer." "Ooooohhhhh, the, buzzin' of the bees..." I was hooked. Still am. I know there are fancier players but I still think there are very few players even today who can match their playing to their singing and the song as well as Burl did. Under appreciated? Not by me!!!