I've been pondering this afternoon over a pint or two.

I know Jim doesn't like to be contradicted and I think I have figured out just why.

In Jim's mind he considers that because he was acquainted with the Critics, McColl etc and they laid down the "definition" set in stone so to speak that he, as the last surviving member, is the keeper of the flame, the last bastion of resistance, the defender of the faith.

Folk music is so, it will remain so, as long as I have breathe in my body no-one can convince me otherwise.

So people like Ian Campbell, Cyril Tawney, John Connelly et al can go swing.

I have already indicated I believe this view to be exclusive and elitist and I have to say I am somewhat surprised and disappointed at reaching this conclusion.