When I first posted this I was looking for an explanation of why I listened to some singers words and not others. I think I prefer the former but - as always inconsistent - I do listen to BBC Alba. I thought it was because some singers seem to sound the same whatever they sing, and life seems too short to listen to lots of teenage angst songs, especially when not sung by teenagers.
I have been surprised by the range of answers, and pleased by the depth of thought.
It may relate to why some students do better at school than others, this lack of ( difficulty with ) listening. Is it a skill that can be taught or improved upon?
FloraG.