Dear Banjer From a non-(paid) performers point of view, I do get requests. I started folk singing about a year ago, and launching into songs late night after a pint or two at folk festivals and the like. A variety of songs but thanks to one song written by Hazel Absolom, people who I don't know from Adam see me now almost a year down the line and say 'I know you''You sang that song!' It is quite emarassing as the song refers to my weight, I must admit I do sing it again, if the mood is right - it's nice to be famous! And singing this song might be a lead to show that I can sing other stuff as well. Perhaps this is my pride. But I don't want to be known as only that sort of singer - there is a serious side to me too. But I wouldn't OK SOAPBOX STUFF - Prostitute my art, by singinging something I hate whoever asked me. When asked to sing 'All around my Hat' I sang the parody - All around my Fat. I agree with Russ, artists should not pander to the lowest common denominator, but us nobodies are just pleased to be recognised.