14 Numbers, Letters, and Animal Songs

Designed to familiarize young children with numbers and letters, this album was largely intended for elementary school use. Alan Mills sings a potpourri of simple songs—some traditional, some he composed himself, and many involving animals. Accompanying Alan Mills on guitar is Bram Morrison, a talented folksinger in his own right, who is a member of the children’s song trio Sharon, Lois and Bram.

Alan Mills (1913-1977) forsook a career in journalism to become a prominent Canadian folksinger, actor, and the host of a folk music radio show for children. His singing may be heard on over 20 Smithsonian Folkways recordings, for adults as well as for young people.

Liner notes provide a brief biography of Alan Mills and song lyrics.

Track Listing

101	Numbers And Letters	Alan Mills	01:53
102	By'm By	Alan Mills	01:45
103	One Man Went to Mow	Alan Mills	01:18
104	One Man Shall Mow My Meadow	Alan Mills	01:24
105	Mother, May I Go out to Swim?	Alan Mills	00:58
106	The Animal Alphabet	Alan Mills	02:13
107	Little Bingo	Alan Mills	02:41
108	This Old Man	Alan Mills	02:32
201	Old John Braddelum	Alan Mills	03:03
202	Ten Green Apples	Alan Mills	01:22
203	Six Little Ducks	Alan Mills	01:59
204	The Farmer's Three Pigs	Alan Mills	02:17
205	Old King Cole	Alan Mills	02:17
206	A Long Time Ago	Alan Mills	03:58