the real traditionalists like Pip and Insane Beard, with their well researched material,

Hey, let me bask a bit before you (whoever you are) think of posting anything else to this thread. Posts such as Gedi's above display a sensitivity of perception that is all too rare these days on Mudcat, and it is, therefore, most gratifying to see Pip & Myself rightfully recognised for our hard work and diligence in the field of traditional song. Not so long ago my efforts in respect of traditional balladry were dismissed as more akin to poorly executed pop music than folk by a well respected member of this very forum. In my slow recovery from so grave a wounding, I might thank Gedi for going some way to setting the record straight and for going some way to restore my faith in Folk as something truly worthwhile.

Now you may proceed.