I don't think Ralph McTell was being arrogant. He just wanted to sing his song his way. Don't blame him!

Christy usually attributes "A Stitch in Time" to Mike Waterson when he performs it on stage. I assumed they couldn't find another version so asked him to record it specially.

He really is a very modest man who just wants to perform the music in a way that most of the audience will enjoy. I think he's just a perfectionist.