Remember a Scottish relative buying a round Shepherdlass, I ppted for a Pint of Scotch. He nearly fainted! Dennis Skinner was reputedly a mean Al Jolson impressionist. Back on subject. Is it not acceptable to respect & admire MacColl as an important contributer to music & reject his,of their time, Political beliefs ? I think Stalin was beneath contempt. I wish I had written "First time, ever I saw your face". I see no contradiction between these two statements.