I was at Girvan when maryrrf sang in the comp (Farewell to Whisky - if I remember correctly). It was well-sung, and well-received.

I'd rather people found an approach that works for them... use the language and accent if it means you keep the rhyme, vary it when you don't need it. I sing some bothy songs from the North-East of Scotland, but I don't really attempt to lay on an Aberdeenshire accent. Similarly I sing English songs, and although I might soften some of my own accent in order to preserve the rhymes that may not work as well, I don't sing in an English accent.


Singing American songs, I'm consciously attempting to keep using a Scottish accent these days, for the reason that I *could* probably fake it, but the song's the thing, and I want the meaning of the words to come through. I beleive that I can be more genuine and expressive in my own "clothes" as it were....


anyway suit yersels...



Cheers

Steven