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

Alan Mills
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

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101
Alan Mills
01:14
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102
Alan Mills
00:46
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103
Alan Mills
01:00
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104
Alan Mills
02:25
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105
Alan Mills
02:51
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106
Alan Mills
02:21
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107
Alan Mills
00:53
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108
Alan Mills
02:08
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201
Alan Mills
01:09
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202
Alan Mills
01:42
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203
Alan Mills
01:39
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204
Alan Mills
01:19
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205
Alan Mills
02:04
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206
Alan Mills
01:11
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207
Alan Mills
01:54
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208
Alan Mills
02:28