Alan Mills CM (born Albert Miller; September 7, 1912 or 1913 – June 14, 1977 )[1] was a Canadian folksinger,[2] writer, and actor.
Mills began singing and recording traditional music from Canada, accompanying himself on guitar.
[5][8] He composed the classic folk song I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (with lyrics by Rose Bonne)[9][10] which was later recorded by Burl Ives, Peter Paul and Mary and many others.
[13] Mills was signed to take part in tour of the United States in 1960,[14] and that year performed at the Newport Folk Festival.
[16] Mills also released several albums on Folkways Records of Canadian and French folk songs.