"but I don't really see how Banks of Green Willow could be made non narrative. It tells a story, doesn't it?"
So Does Sheep Crook and Black Dog" but that "Rock on Shepherd" version that was put up as good has completely drowned the narrative and turned the song into electric soup totally devoid of interpretation
At least Butterworth turned the ballad into an exquisitely listenable piece of orchestral music before he went off and got blown to pieces in the Tranches
I know which LEGACY I'd rather be remembered for

Herga was always a good, reliable Traditionally-based club Dick - glad to hear it's still flying the flag when oso many others have sold out to the enemy
Jim