Yes Cool Beans, I knew that about the 1913 Massacre. (I have both WG and Christy Moore singing it). I was of course referring only to Dylan's lyrics. (But, can we be sure that WG actually wrote the tune as he wasn't renowned for his composition of original melodies? Arlo and Dave Van Ronk tell some good, and good natured, stories on this theme.

I feel that Dylan is more criticized that most for his use of trad tunes. Truth is, virtually everyone did it. Paxton, Ochs, Behan, Alec Campbell, etc, etc, yet I never see or hear of them being criticised for this. Could it be that some folks are just a tad envious of Dylan because he achieved such super wealth and fame.

Nothing stopped any of the others also achieving that level of wealth and fame - except that they didn't have the talent. God knows they tried long and hard enough.