Firstly, MGM Lion , if you check my original post you'll find that I did say that my quote was a cliché, but like many such, I would defend it as being totally valid in this case. What you are saying is that YOU can say whether a song is 'pop' or 'traditional' on an individual basis. That's just barmy, you're entitled to your opinion, just like Jim Carroll, but you are not infallible, so how can you be so dogmatic and blinkered about it?
I don't intend to discuss your list as there's little point, it doesn't matter anyway. Would suggest you sit down with a nice cup of tea and stop worrying about it- as my mum would have said- 'keep your hair on'
I'm regarded by many as being a 'traditional' performer but have never described myself as such, I just think I have some basis in the 'tradition' as I understand I, but hesitate to tell anyone else what it is. Think Dick knows what I mean...
don't burn your books yet, Jim- I didn't suggest that and see you at the next Synod, Vic?
... dear MGM - no capital letters, no exclamation marks here- keep your hair on