"Inner Folk Circle" ? sounds like something on the London tube circuit .... or a slightly dodgy sect. I'd quite like an apron, but am not sure about the goats thing!

Re the Grammys, Ralphie the young lady in question was Adele and herewith a video of her single Chasing Pavements Not bad, but I must agree that I won't be rushing to HMV in the very immediate future - not really my cup of tea at all.

Very interesting and valid points from both Phil and Tom, although I'm not totally swayed by the argument that "the incontrovertible evidence of excellence and popularity" has been recognised ... popularity maybe ... but excellence? We know that, of course, but I wonder if the talking heads at the top really do?