I can't claim originality on this, but I read somewhere that a good performance is when people don't say how well you played (or sang) but how beautiful the music was. "If ever you're singing a Traditional Song and find yourself moved to start engaging with the audience, then just think John England." Oh, I don't know about that. Some of the old boys only sang at home, it's true (Walter Pardon) but I think there was always a bit of showmanship creeping in here and there, especially if they went to the pub to sing.
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