My opinion for what its worth. The wild rover and other songs which were sung by so many people and made so popular back in the 50's and 60's have caused a lot pf people to consider them as "done to death" or hackneyed.

But I have to remind myself that when I started out on my journey through folk it was songs such as this which attracted me and many others to the folk movement. Through entering a folk club I became aware of the contributory natue of choruses which formed a base from which I moved forward. I, slowly at first, became interested in other forms of trad singing such as harmony, ballads and shanties together with forebitters. Had it not been for the Wild Rover I don't think I would have followed the road I did.

I would never be upset in hearing it but would try to encourage singers to look at diferent styles as well.