Hi Leftydee,

I imagine we are of a similar weave. You haven't said anything that I disagree with.

One St. Patrick's Day I was nearly lynched for doing "Danny Boy" as a Bluegrassish tune. No because I felt that was the best way to do the tune. But because I could and it was a little different. And it was great fun watching the crowd.

Topical songs tend to evolve over time. New verses are added because the need is there. Topical songs of the 18th century seem to show up again as a piece done again because something current is so similar to the song the irony can't be missed.

Mark Twain said it for me, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme." (or words to that effect)

Don