I must say that over the years I have been a fan of the Corries as many of my earlier threads will atest. And while I have always felt their singing was excellent it was Ronnie's voice that gave them an elegance not often found in Folk Music. And possibly it is that voice that made them looked down upon by some folk purists. I won't open the debate on whether The Corries were legitimate folk singers or not. It is a counter productive argument at best. That they were fine entertainers is enough. The death of Roy Williamson 12 years ago was the end of a great entertainment duo. Ronnie Browne's retirement will brig to a close a era for me. It was the Corrie Folk Trio and Paddie Bell that started me on this fascination so many years ago. Luckily for me I have those albums still.

Don