"King Cotton" is one of Mike Harding's finest songs from his early days. I used to have it on an album along with another fine song, "Jimmy Spoons", which was about a former WWI soldier, who was known for playing childrens' songs.
I have always liked the man. One thing I liked in particular, is that he seems to be even more passionate now than when he was a younger man. Most people move in the opposite direction.