"Thank you for making my point far better than I could Ron."

I don't think you realize it, but you actually made MY point in your reply.

You've shown that you have blinders on to anyones opinion but your own, and you are not critically examining the conditions and settings that created the Walter Pardons. When you cannot overcome "had written their own material", there is no use discussing because it becomes obvious that your steadfast OPINION will never be satisfied.

Lack of tolerance appears to be the only problem hear. When you turn a source singer into an entertainer, the playing field is leveled. If you cannot accept that they become entertainers, then there can be no discussion.

I mean no disrespect. Everything you say about the singers and music that you love is valid and I admire. The music grew from that source, and you cannot see the connection.