"They are revived, revered and sustained by a broad cross section of people. "
They were masede and passed on by the working people - they reflect their lives and experiences down they ages - they are workers songs just as surely as the songs you sing are products of the music industry
You'and jack Blandiver and Al ... have shown us the respect you have for the working people - in your case, especially when they grow old and risible.
Nuff for me Muskie, for all your blustering.
Jim Carroll
A RURAL CARPENTER