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Folk Songs for Young Folk, Vol. 1: Animals

Alan Mills
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

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101
Alan Mills
00:55
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102
Alan Mills
02:04
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103
Alan Mills
01:42
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104
Alan Mills
03:08
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105
Alan Mills
01:46
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106
Alan Mills
01:53
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201
Alan Mills
01:17
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202
Alan Mills
01:11
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203
Alan Mills
01:42
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204
Alan Mills
03:13
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205
Alan Mills
01:52
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206
Alan Mills
00:55
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207
Alan Mills
02:33