Alan Mills (music)

Alan Mills (music)

Alan Mills, CM (September 7, 1913 (sometimes given as 1912) – June 14, 1977) 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) ["Songs with Pictures" by M.B.K., "Chicago Daily Tribune", November 12, 1961, page E34. (Reviewing a children's picture book of the music and lyrics of the song.)] 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. [cite web | title = Alan Mills, CM | publisher = Office of the Secretary to the Governor General | url = http://www.gg.ca/honours/search-recherche/honours-desc.asp?lang=e&TypeID=orc&id=2188 | accessdate = 2008-07-07]

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* [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0002379 The Canadian Encyclopedia: Mills, Alan]
* [http://cfmb.icaap.org/content/30.2/BV30-2art8.pdf "Alan Mills, Collaborator and Friend"] by Edith Fowke, "Canadian Folk Music Bulletin" 30.3 (1996)
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0589889/ IMDb] (Alan Mills (I))


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