This list is like any list of it's kind contentious- Remember though folks it's a list of the MOST POPULAR AMERICAN folk songs - voted for no doubt by AMERICANS !!!

I have no arguements with any of the chosen songs. There are some really good songs here mainly written by songwriters who have defined and set some standards in the world of "folk" music ( whatever that might be).

And besides I have had a great time in learning and performing them over the years.....Oh and I have made a few bob out of it too.

Gawd that will wake up the anti-commercial crowd....lol

As for British Folk songs....well there's going to be many suggestions so I will abstain from clouding the water.

I would love to see an Austaralian list though - could be very interesting.......and humourous.

So tie me kangaroo down sport......and by the way I love Aussie and all who sail in her.

John