Dear McKnees, There's absolutely no reason at all to fear being shot down for stating an opinion like that. (At least I hope not) While I have always loved the music of the Seekers, on The Water Is Wide, I prefer Maura O'Connell's version on Philo/Rounder 1124, released in the US in 1989. But then, I prefer Maura O'Connell's version on just about anything she sings, though if it is being compared with Dolores Keane, then it is sometimes too close to call!

PS Don't call that a shot, just a gentle nudge.