French Canadian Folk Songs

Influenced by music from France, French–language folk songs took root in North America during the colonial development of New France. While many of these songs have been preserved almost intact, others have evolved with the passage of time. Canadian folk singer Alan Mills presents French folk music old and new in this 13–track recording, a small sample of the thousands of songs which make up the traditional music and culture of 20th–century French Canada.

Liner notes written by Mills provide background information about each song and the French lyrics.

Track Listing

101	À la claire fontaine	Alan Mills	03:40
102	Isabeau S'y Promène	Alan Mills	02:17
103	C'est la Belle Françoise	Alan Mills	02:32
104	Monsieur le Curé	Alan Mills	01:52
105	Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser!	Alan Mills	01:16
106	Je Sais Bien Quelque Chose	Alan Mills	02:42
107	Mon Père y M'a Marié	Alan Mills	01:55
201	Les Raftsmen	Alan Mills	02:32
202	Youpe! Youpe! Sur la Rivière!	Alan Mills	02:24
203	C'est l'Aviron	Alan Mills	04:10
204	M'en Allant à la Chasse	Alan Mills	01:32
205	Canadian Errant, Un	Alan Mills	02:22
206	Vive la Canadienne	Alan Mills	01:43