JHW. Thats the chorus I sing also. I got the chance a few months ago to talk to John at a Keith Marsden Tribute in Morley and told him of my (and I now know, your) preference, he was not upset. His attitude is that he is honored every time anyone sings any of his songs. I know of one occasion when he was giving a concert and asked a friend of mine to sing one of his songs "Esplanade" has he had heard him sing it well in the past.