When people develop new cultural links, society gains, and the world becomes a richer place. A simple but clear, example of this is Zydeco, a fusion of black, white, French and American. Now a folk music and culture (and indeed a people) in its own right.

Cheryl's "flood" was OK - nothing wrong with mid Atlantic Geordie. I think her orchestration will sell a few more than your suggestion, much as I love Kathryn Tickell. And doubling a melody is just so unimaginative...


Stu