Wesley ... that was exactly my question to Jed and Rene! The answer was very succinct ... IRA

Jed ... me too you! I've heard many singer/songwriters over the years and there's not much distinguishable between them. But you, and Rick Fielding, have "something" ... it's a quality that makes me stop and listen ... and pings at my heart ... much the same reaction I've always had to Tom Paxton. I'm not saying there aren't other good mudcat songwriters ... it just boils down to personal preference ... moonchild