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Christmas Songs from Many Lands

Alan Mills
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

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