Folk Songs for Young Folk, Vol. 2: More Animals

Canadian Alan Mills (1913-1977) forsook a career in journalism to become a prominent folksinger, actor, and the host of a folk music radio show for children. His singing may be found in over 20 Smithsonian Folkways recordings, some primarily for adults and others primarily for young people.

On this album, Mills continues his fanciful musical survey of the animal kingdom, singing about everything from frogs to dogs, birds to horses, and everything in between. The songs, originating in Canada, England, Scotland, and the United States, were selected for their appeal to a youthful audience, and yet do not skirt serious subjects, including hunting, death, and cruelty.

Liner notes provide the background for each song and include the complete lyrics.

Track Listing

101	The Climate	Alan Mills	01:14
102	Little Ship	Alan Mills	00:46
103	Robin Sat on a Cherry Tree	Alan Mills	01:00
104	Old Dumpty Moore	Alan Mills	02:25
105	Frog Went A-Courtin'	Alan Mills	02:51
106	Bold Reynard the Fox	Alan Mills	02:21
107	The Old Hen Cackled	Alan Mills	00:53
108	Robin's Last Will	Alan Mills	02:08
201	Ten Little Chickadees	Alan Mills	01:09
202	Wee Cock Sparra'	Alan Mills	01:42
203	The Bull-Dog and the Bull-Frog	Alan Mills	01:39
204	Goat Song	Alan Mills	01:19
205	Old Woman and the Pedlar	Alan Mills	02:04
206	Pop Goes the Weasel	Alan Mills	01:11
207	Darby Ram	Alan Mills	01:54
208	Down in Damarara	Alan Mills	02:28