Well said Sheila , and no one could decry her the success she has had.
In the early days she was alays welcome in the Middlesbrough / Redcar area (Teesside ) and she is undoubtably - the finest singer I have ever heard on many many occasions, and remember, I am talking about when Clubs had not got around to using PA systems.
At the same time you could also expexct to see at your local club another brilliant singer Maddy Prior (with Tim Hart), Christy Moore, Martin Carthy, Mike Harding ,The Watersons ,Tony Rose , Aly Bains with Mike Whellans, Martin W-Reed ,Tony Capstick the list is endless....add your own.
Oh happy days ! and back to the thread - Thanks Barbara - your contribution to my musical experience was tremendous.