I wrote the song "My Green Valleys" (SOCAN) over 30 years ago, and its been recorded over 30 times by such artist as the Wolftones, Irish Rovers. For the most part it has been accredited to me, but on a couple of occasions, it was put down as trad. This was only in the last 6 or 7 years, which tells me they didn't try too hard in their research.

It also pisses me off no end, as getting songs out of me is like pulling teeth and I ain't got many left.

As mentioned earlier, it does perpetuate the notion that it is trad. and can have a snowball effect.

I have never been compensated and even doubtful if the publisher has even bothered to try.

As to the individual who suggested changing a word or two, I would hope you were in jest. If not I suggest you, get a life!