Don, I agree with you. Some of the songs he sang were firsts for me and I still have my worn little paperback of Burl Ives songs. We kids didn't know beans about the red scare then, nor of anyone who it may have harmed. My parents never mentioned nor did my schoolteachers. I loved his singing and his songs and still do.

I chew gum for the same reason...dry mouth, but not while I am singing.:-) Alice told me about a great product, which I have since ordered and received - Entertainer's Secret. It has worked well for me. BTW, the dentist told me chewing gum will also stimulate saliva which will wash away tartar deposits, more effectively.

I shall practice patience and wait for the thing to load. Thanks!