PS,
There has been great debate as to whether Harry Cox learned songs from his broadside collection.
It would be interesting to find out to what extent this was the case, and what effect it had on his repertoire.
I know Bob Thomson did extensive work with Harry on the subject and I think Paul Marsh did some great work while putting together the magnificent CD. It would be interesting to find out if the result of their research was available.
Without wishing to open old wounds (and straying too far off-thread), I have always thought that Harry was a prime example of how the mishandling of traditional performers and their material by outsiders like ourselves can adversely effect our knowledge and appreciation of the tradition.
Jim Carroll