Alan Mills - Christmas Songs from Many Lands - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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. Album Tracks 1. The Angel Gabriel 2. No Room in the Inn 3. King Herod and the Cock 4. The Friendly Beasts 5. Bring a Torch 6. Shepherdess, Oh Tell Me 7. The Huron Carol 8. Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow 9. Mother Mary, What Is the Matter? 10. Mary Had a Baby 11. Little Bitty Baby 12. Joseph Dearest 13. O, Christmas Tree (A) 14. O, Christmas Tree (B) 15. As Lately We Watched 16. Haidom-Haidom 17. Gently, the Maiden 18. I Am So Happy 19. The Simple Birth 20. Fum, Fum, Fum 21. Bagpiper's Carol 22. Saint Basil 23. Come and Sing 24. The Wren Boys Sing 25. 12 Days of Christmas