BBC always wary of political controversy and most of the singer's repertoires contained such material .


but thats England

Political correctness began here a long time ago.

Also our club singer/writers were very much influenced by the American style.

The 'traddies' could make it hard going for newbies and it was a slog at times. I well remember being bored at many folk clubs that I often wonder why I kept going but it was the likes of Derek, Noel, Tony Cap, Alex and even Vin G that kept my hopes up.

It took me too long to find out that the Herga folk club is an O K place and its image of being a bastion of trad folk was a common misconception, or maybe its just that it has changed with the times.

Maybe its a acquired taste.

Glad to hear you are still with us Derek

Pop over a get a date fixed, the weather will soon be warmer and you can go out again