I've been reading with interest the 'collapse of the folk club' thread, and whilst I'm by no means an expert in folk music (more of a dabbler), my curiosity was attracted by the dichotomy that seems to be apparent. Namely, Traditionalists vs Modernists.

I occasionally go to my local folk club and we have a good mix (to my taste at least) of traditional singers and people who either write their own stuff (none of which is dreary diary reading, by the way - it's usually quite funny and sharp), or people who mainly do modern songs.

I was wondering whether this club was broadly indicative of the UK 'folk club scene' such as it is, or if it is an anomoly.

So, just for fun, what were the last two songs you sang at a folk club? And tell us a bit about them - is it traditional, where did you learn it, or did you even write it?

I think this might be interesting to see what sort of things are happening around us - sort of testing the pulse.

I'll start. My last two were:

'Waiting for the Churchbells to Chime' (The only song I have ever written. It is a modern murder ballad.)

'Many Rivers to Cross' by Jimmy Cliff. This is probably my favourite song of all time.

As you can see, mine weren't trad, but what about you?