I opened up this old thread (can of worms?) when searching for commentaries on "World Gone Wrong," which I've just fallen in love with -- the song and the CD.

A comment for Dick G.: it had never occurred to me that "Farewell Angelina" was a version of "Farewell to Tarwathie," melodically. In this case, I have to say, in my opinion, "Farewell Angelina" is far more interesting, lyrically and melodically. And I am a dyed-in-the-wool ballad singer as well as a songwriter (saying so might prevent a few of you from jumping down my throat. Then again, it may not. So be it).