Alan Mills

about

Alan Mills, Canadian folksinger, writer, actor. Born September 7, 1913 (sometimes given as 1912), died June 14, 1977. Best known for popularizing Canadian folk music, 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 & Mary and many others. Also appeared on several radio and television programs and in movies. Was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1974 for his contributions to Canadian folklore. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

Canada's Story In Song

Folk Songs of Newfoundland

Songs of the Sea: Sung by Alan Mills and the Four Shipmates

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My Feet Hit the Ground

O' Canada: A History in Song

Folk Songs of French Canada

Christmas Songs from Many Lands

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French Folk Songs for Children

Animals, Vol.1

Songs of the Maritimes: Lumberman Songs and Songs of the Sea

14 Numbers, Letters, and Animal Songs

Songs of the Sea

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