Annap, yes, I certainly do remember Everett Dirksen, and I have that same album ~~ ran across it the other day, and considered playing it, but haven't yet. He was possibly the last of the old time orators ~~ certainly in today's television age there is no one like him, but that is another story. I lived most of my life in Illinois, so was fortunate to hear him many times.

Paddy, your choice of Dolores Keane certainly suits me. I'll have to think a bit to see if I can top that one.