Ooooop, you too Mark. Wanted to thank you too but I didn't see your posting until after I posted.
It makes a whole bunch of sense what you are saying.
I would love to experience what those old-timers experienced for a moment in time with their music. Where I am narrowed down with what I am playing. Telling my own tale through my tune. Sure I will be missing the hardships that went along with the tune, but I figure if I focus in, I will get a better appreciation for what those folks were trying to express to us.
Maybe I will learn how to tell my own tale too.
Oy, what a story that would be!

Bonnie