"What arrogant pomposity."
My thoughts exactly Ralphie.
If it is pompous to express an opinion contrary to the flow - it's a fair cop guv - thought these forums were for airing differences and not a nodding dog display.
I said why I didn't like Jim M's singing of Lucy Wan, contrary to those who have told us little more than what a great singer they believe him to be - if you want to make a point, do so by discussing his singing of the song, not his popularity rating.
And please don't lump me with Dick - as much as I might respect him, there are many points on which we disagree - we may both live in Ireland but we ain't joined at the hip.
On arrogance - I did think Jim M's suggestion that the reason I didn't like his singing was because I wasn't listening, somewhat arrogant - is he really that good or am I really that deaf?
Ruth
It always strikes me that whatever experiments are carried out on folksong, in the end it's the Jeannie Robertsons and Harry Cox's who rise to the top long after the diverters are part of our fond memories of a mis-spent youth.
Jim Carroll