What a bunch of stuffy ol' folkies.**BG** It's good to just let go and forget you're an adult, sometimes, imo. And, I'm not saying just because I've got a toddler grandson around all of the time. I've always enjoyed joining in.

Micca, over here, I only know Swing Low as a very reverent, slow gospel which someone sang every year at the school talent shows. I cannot imagine the hand gestures you speak of!Do tell!

I would suspect, as has been discussed before in some thread or another, a lot of audiences in the US are uncomfortable about this subject because we, as a nation, have forgotten it is okay for regular folks to sing, to participate, and not just watch. I think it's one more symptom of many causes...tv, less music programs in schools, nasty teachers telling a kid they can't sing, adults growing up hearing such nonsense. What joy then to coax them out of that tyrant-imposed shell and show they can sing, or clap along, or wave their hands in the air, etc.

Art! Yes, that'd be a GREAT show. Why don't you write to him and suggest it with YOU as a guest!

katactinglikeakid!