Folk Songs for Young Folk, Vol. 1: Animals

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

On this album, he sings folk songs focusing on a wide variety of animals, wild and domestic, from flies to dogs and birds, both in nature and in the barnyard. The songs, originating in Canada, England, and the United States, were selected for their appeal to a youthful audience.

Liner notes provide a background for each song and include the complete lyrics.

Track Listing

101	Alphabet Song Alan Mills	00:55
102	One More River Alan Mills	02:04
103	Mistress Bond Alan Mills	01:42
104	Who Killed Cock Robin? Alan Mills	03:08
105	The Bird's Ball Alan Mills	01:46
106	The Barnyard Song Alan Mills	01:53
201	Three Little Pigs Alan Mills	01:17
202	The Carrion Crow Alan Mills	01:11
203	The Tailor and the Mouse Alan Mills	01:42
204	A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go Alan Mills	03:13
205	The Mallard Alan Mills	01:52
206	Little Bingo Alan Mills	00:55
207	I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Alan Mills	02:33