A few days away from Mudcat, and there are almost too many messages here to catch up.
One comment I noticed (and if it's been responded to and I missed it, then apologies) regards the title of Steve's book.
It was not deliberately chosen to be provocative by being the same as Bert Lloyd's 1967 book title. Steve suggested different titles, but the publisher insisted, in spite of the duplication with Bert's book. Steve has said this in public when talking about the book and subject. I can't remember his preferred title ... something like A social history of traditional song in England.... but don't quote me on that!
Derek