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Alan Mills

voc, g, 1913-1977 CA, Lachine
Singer of Folk and World
A.k.a. Albert Miller

Alan Mills, CM, born Albert Miller (Lachine, Quebec September 7, 1913 (sometimes given as 1912) – June 14, 1977 in Montreal) was a Canadian folksinger, writer, and actor. He was best known for popularizing Canadian folk music, and he composed the classic folk song I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (with lyrics by Rose Bonne) which was later recorded by Burl Ives, Peter Paul and Mary and many others. He also appeared on several radio and television programs and in movies. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1974 for his contributions to Canadian folklore. Mills has also released several albums on Folkways Records of Canadian and French folk songs.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Drums
Genres
  • Folk
  • World
  • Children's Music
  • Pop
  • Spoken Word
Plays With
Alan Mills & Group
The Shanty Men
Ovila Légaré
Popular Tracks   
The Battle of Queenstown Heights on Canada's Story in Song by Alan Mills
Alouette on Chantons en Français, Vol. 2: French Songs for Learning French by Helene Baillargeon and Alan Mills
Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor on Folk Songs of Newfoundland by Alan Mills
The Maple Leaf Forever on Canada's Story in Song by Alan Mills
The Alberta Homesteader on Canada's Story in Song by Alan Mills
Clear the Track, Let the Bullgine Run on Top 35 Sea Shanties - The Very Best of Alan Mills by Alan Mills
Come All Ye Bold Canadians - War of 1812 on O' Canada: A History in Song by Alan Mills
C'est l'Aviron on Folk Songs of French Canada by Alan Mills
A Ballad of New Scotland on Canada's Story in Song by Alan Mills
Old John Braddelum on 14 Numbers, Letters, and Animal Songs by Alan Mills

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Hucklebuck ShoesAlan Mills1981Single
Le Père Bouchon Raconte Avec Ovila Légaré Et Chantons Avec Alan MillsOvila Légaré, Alan Mills1976Album
Folkloriquement VotreAlan Mills1975Album
14 Numbers, Letters And Animal SongsAlan Mills, Bram Morrison1972Album
The Magic FishAlan Mills1972Single
The Magic Fish And I Know An Old LadyAlan Mills1972Single
Curious George Rides A BikeH. A. Rey Narrated By Alan Mills Music Composed By Joe Raposo1970Single
I Know An Old Lady And Other Funny SongsAlan Mills1969Single
Old MacDonald Had A Farm And Other Funny SongsAlan Mills1969Single
Folk Songs For Young Folk Volume II. AnimalsAlan Mills1966Album
Holiday SongsAlan Mills1966Album
Sing Jewish Folk SongsRaasche And Alan Mills1962Album
Songs, Fiddle Tunes And A Folktale From CanadaAlan Mills And Jean Carignan1961Album
Chantons En Français Vol. 2, Part 3Alan Mills And Hélène Baillargeon1961Album
Chantons en francais, Vol. 1, Part 2Alan Mills And Hélène Baillargeon1961Album
Chansons À Boire Avec Alan MillsAlan Mills1961Album
Chantons en francais, Vol. 1, Part 1Alan Mills And Hélène Baillargeon1961Album
Chantons En Français Vol. 2, Part 4Alan Mills And Hélène Baillargeon1961Album
Canada's Story in SongAlan Mills1960Album
Chantons Un PeuHélène Baillargeon, Alan Mills1960Album
Songs Of The MaritimesAlan Mills1959Album
Alouette And Five Other Children's FavouritesAlan Mills1959Single
We'll Rant And We'll Roar - Songs Of NewfoundlandAlan Mills1958Album
French Folk Songs For Children In EnglishAlan Mills1957Album
Christmas Songs From Many LandsAlan Mills1957Album
Songs Of The SeaAlan Mills And The Shanty Men1957Album
Chansons d'AcadieHélène Baillargeon Et Alan Mills1956Album
O' CanadaAlan Mills1956Album
Folk Songs For Young Folk: More Animals Vol. 2Alan Mills1956Album
Folk Songs For Young Folk Volume 1. AnimalsAlan Mills1956Album
Songs Of French-Canada = Chansons Du Folklore Canadien-FrancaisHélène Baillargeon Et Alan Mills1955Album
More Songs To Grow OnAlan Mills1954Album
Folk Songs Of NewfoundlandAlan Mills1953Album
Folk Songs Of French CanadaAlan Mills1952Album
Chantons En Français Vol. 1, Part 2Alan Mills And Hélène BaillargeonAlbum
Folk Songs For Young FolkAlan MillsAlbum
Jack The Sailor / Soldier Won't You Marry Me?Alan MillsSingle
The Keeper / Hullabaloo Balay / I Know An Old LadyAlan MillsSingle
Widdicombe FairAlan MillsSingle
The Kelligrew's SoireeAlan MillsSingle
Kemo-Kimo / The Sunday School SongAlan Mills With Gilbert LacombeSingle
The Ballad Of Bordeaux JailAlan MillsSingle
Les Grands Regrettés Du Folklore QuébécoisOvila Légaré, Alan MillsAlbum
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