"Bellowhead are fun with a capital F.U.N, and that lads and lassies, at least for me, is the key and always has been."

I think that is one thing we forget when talking about folk or traditional music - FUN. These songs that have been carried down were sung for many reasons, including to have fun! We need to remember that in days before ipods, this was entertainment. People always use whatever tools are at their disposal.