That's what I take to be the point. I'm not sure I agree. However I can see that it is that sort of minding of other singers business that has reduced folkclubs in popularity. Too much backbiting - perhaps Ewan picked it up from Joan Littlewood and the theatrical crowd - none of whom seem to have a good word to say for each other, not til obituary time anyway.
WLD, well said,What is important in my opinion,is the performance and enjoyment of the music,when I go to a folk club,I go to enjoy myself,to hear the music I like.
I certainly do not expect when I buy an lp off the artist[in this case Ewan Maccoll and PeggySeeger]to be made to feel small by Ewan,because I am purchasing an lp of american folk songs by Peggy and Mike Seeger.
I was made to feel that I shouldnt be listening to American folk songs,and should only be buying lps of English songs.
Ewan and Peggy were/are very good performers,but his comment was bad mannered,out of place,and sarcastic.
I was a young man/teenager who felt intimidated by the guest performer ,and lacking in confidence to argue the toss with Ewan.Dick Miles


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