it was interesting to see the guy who wrote Sally Free and Easy , Chicken on a Raft, Sammy's Bar etc.

but he wasn't terrific performer in my opinion. there were many people who sang Cyril's songs better. and the traditional songs were okay, but he couldn't pitch them at you like Ewan or Ian Campbell, or Alex Campbell come to that.

Its not a question of being a great singer or accompanist either. (would that life was that simple!)

what is it that makes some people able to arrest your attention with a song?