What tons of fun reading all the above & thinking that folks actually are using their noodles & finding out all this wonderful info. I always love the stories of how songs, tunes, various works came into being. I love the story. We can find out alot about our history & ourselves this way-whether all the facts are correct or only some facts, we still learn from it. "We" know that it was considered a great compliment when the European composers "quoted" the Music of another in their works. We also know that there have been many times when composers steal/borrow/quote from others. Even Stephen Foster is believed to have purloined a bit--as was done from him. This is all a part of our Musical Heritage, for better or for worse. We, as Musician's, are even now helping our Music to evolve by performing, composing, and seeking to know the roots of our Music. Listening to the very early Music often inspires us to learn & perform forgotten Music, and to compose new Music. Thanks for the continued lessons, Mudcat!