Can I mention Mr Williams mighty tome. "Folk songs of the Upper Thames"

Loadsa songs, Nairy a tune amongst them...
Was he right? Don't know actually. Never met him.
It's all just collecting. He chose to do it his way. And apparently gave no notice as to the tunes!
Maybe he was wrong, but, glad that he wanted the poetry.

I'm with Tom.
Quote.

"I would say that both the writer and the subsequent interpreter/transmitter is important, but I'd value those in different ways. I would not put one above the other, but rather recognise each for his contribution, in each context."

Well said.

As to Class. Is it that important as to who does what?
What is Class anyway?
Does anybody really care anymore?