I see nothing wrong with my generalization, Dick. It's what I like, and a description of what I like about it. I've listened to lots of source recordings and learned a lot from them. I appreciate them, but I don't listen to them for pleasure. Your results may vary, and that's just fine. Sorry, but I'm just not a big fan of absolutes when it comes to music. People like what they like.

Here's an example of Phil Tanner:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xVT-vdJL4g

Tanner fits my generalization very well, as does Walter Pardon. These source singers are very interesting, but I still don't listen to them for pleasure. I'd far rather listen to the Watersons, the Copper Family, Coope-Boyes-Simpson, Cockersdale, The Witches of Elswick, and Grace Notes.

-Joe-