The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #34020   Message #703526
Posted By: Jim Dixon
03-May-02 - 07:59 AM
Thread Name: Req: songs by Harry Belafonte and the Islanders
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Harry Belafonte and the Islanders
Greg: Don't hold your breath waiting for a response from Gray Wolf. He (or she) hasn't been heard from since May, 2001.

When I post lyrics, I figure I'm doing it for posterity, not only for the benefit of the original requester. It's a step toward getting the song into DigiTrad. I've been responding to a lot of old requests lately, but I do it only when the song interests me or when it's very easy. Otherwise, I add it to the list at PermaThread™ Unanswered Requests.

Sometimes a response does spark a new discussion, and the posting of additional versions, and that's very satisfying. And a few times I've e-mailed the requester, when an address was provided, and gotten an enthusiastic thank-you. But I recommend you at least look at the date of the original request before you respond.