Now keep in mind that every one has a different opinion of what folk music is. I have a question. If we label it Traditional music or folk (or what ever) The songs that seem to stand the test of definition best are those that have a true history of being passed on orally such as children's skipping rhymes, call and respense songs and parodies. Has anyone catalogued the parodies of commercial jingles that seem to float about? And what are your opinions about classifying them as folk music? For example: "Comet, it tastes like gasoline!/Comet it makes your tongue turn green!/ Comet, it makes you vomit!/ So get some Comet and vomit today!" WE sang that as children. Just in case our catters from around the globe are not familiar with Comet is the trade name for the most popular chlorine based scouring powder in the United States. I look forward to having a great discussion on this topic and hey, it is a music thread! kindest regards, Neil (AKA Irish Sergeant who came up with this without being sobriety challenged!)(This Time Mwahahah!)