I didn't say he was a latter-day Robert Burns but some think he was.
As someone who was brought up in Ayrshire, I've a great love of the works of Burns as well as Matt. Matt was no Harry Lauder - he was quite unique and wrote humorous songs and more serious songs with equal ability. I think Matt's work will continue to be enjoyed for a lot longer than Harry's. Matt's songs are still sung today at clubs, sessions and by Adam McNaughtan's Stramash but (thankfully) I can't remember when I last heard a Harry Lauder song.