Christmas Songs from Many Lands

Canadian folk singer Alan Mills (19131977), 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
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The Angel Gabriel | Alan Mills | 3:01 | |
102
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No Room in the Inn | Alan Mills | 2:44 | |
103
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King Herod and the Cock | Alan Mills | 1:10 | |
104
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The Friendly Beasts | Alan Mills | 2:13 | |
105
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Bring a Torch | Alan Mills | 1:17 | |
106
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Shepherdess, Oh Tell Me | Alan Mills | 2:22 | |
107
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The Huron Carol | Alan Mills | 2:18 | |
108
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Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow | Alan Mills | 1:37 | |
109
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Mother Mary, What is the Matter? | Alan Mills | 1:19 | |
110
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Mary had a Baby | Alan Mills | 2:03 | |
111
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Little Bitty Baby | Alan Mills | 4:17 | |
201
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Joseph Dearest | Alan Mills | 2:00 | |
202
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O, Christmas Tree (a) | Alan Mills | 1:54 | |
203
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O, Christmas Tree (b) | Alan Mills | 0:41 | |
204
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As Lately We Watched | Alan Mills | 1:11 | |
205
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Haidom-Haidom | Alan Mills | 0:40 | |
206
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Gently, The Maiden | Alan Mills | 1:11 | |
207
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I am so Happy | Alan Mills | 1:08 | |
208
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The Simple Birth | Alan Mills | 1:46 | |
209
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Fum, Fum, Fum | Alan Mills | 0:53 | |
210
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Bagpiper's Carol | Alan Mills | 2:06 | |
211
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Saint Basil | Alan Mills | 1:45 | |
212
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Come and Sing | Alan Mills | 1:38 | |
213
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The Wren Boys Sing | Alan Mills | 1:52 | |
214
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12 Days of Christmas | Alan Mills | 3:35 |