Once at a conference on mining, an old man sang a song he said was traditional. It was THE GREEN ROLLING HILLS OF WEST VIRGINIA, written of course, by Utah Phillips. Utah was there sitting with Archie Green, the noted labor historian, folklorist, and ethnoproctologist. Archie said to Utah, after the song ended, "C'mon, let me introduce you as the author." Utah declined, feeling that this was the highest compliment he could paid as a songwriter.
Like I've said for years, The Folk, in the short run, have no taste; in the long run, their taste is impeccable!

Mark Ross