Don't wish to be accused of "trolling", but this thread WAS closed despite what Jeri alleges.
All's well that ends well. I think as I hinted on the other thread, that changes in society may have had a big effect. The work songs have gone, as have the politically inspired traditional stuff.
The "wild rovers" are no more, John Barleycorn has seen better days.
The space is filled with warbling birds and crowing hens.