Jabjo: Absolutely! I've only read about them so far, but I'm going to order the whole lot from Camsco/Mudcat. Let me also add "The Long Harvest" recordings, and the Caedmon series of British field recordings (probably not on CD). I was initially annoyed by them because they would includde only a few verses of the original, to give us the tune and the style, then they printed the entire text. The result, however, meant the inclusion of many more examples of fine traditional singing than would have been possible, had they included the entire performance.

I'd have to include almost any of Ewan MacColl's albums, but especially Songs of the Two Rebellions on Folkways (that may not be the exact title) and the Prestige Best of Ewan MacColl on which he sang "Here's to You, Tom Brown" so well. For heaven's sake, don't overlook the new CD of Jeannie Robertson on Rounder, one of the "Portrait" series of Lomax recordings (along with Margaret Barry and Fred McDowell).

Catspaw, m'lad. The Ballads and Songs of Tradition isn't on the market yet, but soon will be. I put it in the catalog because we needed to announce it, but won't be printing another catalog very bloody soon. Too costly. I can only ask that you check in on the web site now and then. It should show up there by the end of January, if the creek don't rise. Franks Proffitt's CD should follow soon after. Still working on that one. Other mecessary irons took up too much space in our very small fire. Thanks for the plug!

Sandy