I was just think that myself, Becky. Ballads that have a narrative, and for me that's part of the definition of a ballad, are easier to remember and sing if you get these little pictures in your mind. And closing your eyes helps this.

And there's some very ugly people go to folk events .

But the beard and the Guinness and the bright clothing are also true in my case. I'm off to buy an Aran sweater and a pipe now!