Jim ,my attitude to source singers is perfectly clear,I listen to them with pleasure, some I prefer to others.I also listen to revival singers,again some I prefer to others.
the reason I listen to surce singers,is because they do something for me.[and that should be Nicks reason too]
as a musician, I can also appreciate the development of accompaniment by some revivalists,which sometimes can enhance the song,and help to develop the music.
its rather like eating yougurt and flavoured yogurt,its possible to enjoy them both,they are both different,yet are connected.
why am I a philistine.