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 (1) 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