The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #110424   Message #2488926
Posted By: Ruth Archer
09-Nov-08 - 07:18 AM
Thread Name: England's National Musical-Instrument?
Subject: RE: England's National Musical-Instrument?
"Er, Eliza, I've done a version of the Good Old Way which I learned directly from your folk's recording. Is it all right to keep on the internet? I don't use it to promote myself, but love the song."

I think Eliza seems mostly concerned about her family's repertoire being used as a clothes prop for Wavey Davey's political agenda. But I'm glad I've never sung my dodgy version of Maid on the Shore in her hearing... :D

Mandotim, your words are very kind, but to be honest I don't feel like I've made any real effort - just followed an enthusiasm. I love living here. And for the record, The Jam, The Smiths, The Kinks, The Kooks and The Arctic Monkeys speak as much to me about Englishness as Sam Larner or Harry Cox. :)