I think that as the folk music "movement" moved away from the "Great Folk Scare" of the 60's and more into tradition-based modes such as bluegrass, old-time and Irish music, the music of Kingston Trio, PP&M et al fell into disregard among many active folkies. Now that forty years have passed since their initial appearance, many of those 60's songs have achieved the respectability that seems to naturally come with age. They just don't seem as "cheesy" now as they did twenty years ago. At one time, I wouldn't have done "Puff the Magic Dragon" to save my life. Now, I'd do it without hesitation.

Bruce