Folk Songs of French Canada

Alan Mills

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	A la Claire Fontaine	Alan Mills	3:40
102	Isabeau S'y Promène	Alan Mills	2:17
103	C'est la Belle Françoise	Alan Mills	2:32
104	Monsieur le Curé	Alan Mills	1:52
105	Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser!	Alan Mills	1:16
106	Je Sais Bien Quelque Chose	Alan Mills	2:42
107	Mon Père y M'a Marié	Alan Mills	1:55
201	Les Raftsmen	Alan Mills	2:32
202	Youpe! Youpe! Sur la Rivière!	Alan Mills	2:24
203	C'est l'Aviron	Alan Mills	4:10
204	M'en Allant à la Chasse	Alan Mills	1:32
205	Canadian Errant, Un	Alan Mills	2:22
206	Vive la Canadienne	Alan Mills	1:43