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.

Tracklist:

The Angel Gabriel
No Room In The Inn
King Herod And The Cock
The Friendly Beasts
Bring A Torch
Shepherdess, Oh Tell Me
The Huron Carol
Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow
Mother Mary, What Is The Matter?
Mary Had A Baby
Little Bitty Baby
Joseph Dearest
O, Christmas Tree A
O, Christmas Tree B
As Lately We Watched
Haidom-Haidom
The Maiden Gently
I Am So Happy
The Simple Birth
Fum, Fum, Fum
Bagpiper's Carol
Saint Basil
Come And Sing
The Wren Boys Sing
12 Days Of Christmas

UPC: 093070775022
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Alan Mills - Christmas Songs from Many Lands (CD)