Christmas Songs from Many Lands

Canadian folk singer Alan Mills (1913—1977), who has been featured in dozens of Folkways recordings, is accompanied by Gilbert Lacombe on guitar for a collection of Yuletide music from 15 countries and cultures. Mills chose these particular Christmas carols and "game" songs not only because they are some of his own holiday favorites, but because they depart from the traditional seasonal repertoire. Listeners can look forward to some interesting and beautiful surprises.

Liner notes include a short profile on Mills as well as brief descriptions of each song’s origin and lyrics.

Track Listing

101	The Angel Gabriel	Alan Mills	03:01
102	No Room in the Inn	Alan Mills	02:44
103	King Herod and the Cock	Alan Mills	01:10
104	The Friendly Beasts	Alan Mills	02:13
105	Bring a Torch	Alan Mills	01:17
106	Shepherdess, Oh Tell Me	Alan Mills	02:22
107	The Huron Carol	Alan Mills	02:18
108	Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow	Alan Mills	01:37
109	Mother Mary, What is the Matter?	Alan Mills	01:19
110	Mary had a Baby	Alan Mills	02:03
111	Little Bitty Baby	Alan Mills	04:17
201	Joseph Dearest	Alan Mills	02:00
202	O, Christmas Tree (a)	Alan Mills	01:54
203	O, Christmas Tree (b)	Alan Mills	00:41
204	As Lately We Watched	Alan Mills	01:11
205	Haidom-Haidom	Alan Mills	00:40
206	Gently, The Maiden	Alan Mills	01:11
207	I am so Happy	Alan Mills	01:08
208	The Simple Birth	Alan Mills	01:46
209	Fum, Fum, Fum	Alan Mills	00:53
210	Bagpiper's Carol	Alan Mills	02:06
211	Saint Basil	Alan Mills	01:45
212	Come and Sing	Alan Mills	01:38
213	The Wren Boys Sing	Alan Mills	01:52
214	12 Days of Christmas	Alan Mills	03:35