"I'm rather inclined to agree with Jim about Jim Moray's version of Lucy Wan. It does nothing for me either."

What has happened as a consequence of Maryrrf flagging it up, is that it's provoked some analysis of a specific example of a treatment of a ballad - which is something that has hitherto been lacking in so many of the threads on Mudcat - to my frustration as a learner! I'd like to see much more similar debate about particular renderings of traditional songs. Actual examples - love them or loathe them - are great for the practical and focused anchoring of discussion.