Sminky, you have written something I have wanted to say but could not find the words for. Thank you.

What is good to see is the recognition from so many people that they have been influenced to one degree or other by songs from the past/present. Whether we continue to go back and forth on the 'true' meaning of folk, it's comforting to know that people from all traditions--new or old--cherish the music they play/preserve. It ain't my place to thank y'all, but I do.