Okay, along the same lines, what about people close to you. My wife for example is my biggest fan, and of course is very open about what she likes, but of course not so much what she doesn't. What I've noticed is she prefers the "up" stuff vs the sad songs. Don't you find yourself almost unconsciously moving in that direction? It's an interesting, and unexpected challenge to maintain balance in your performing I'm finding.
Saw Johnny Cash on Larry King the other night, and he actually thought Ring Of Fire was a stinker; tried to get it pulled off the air before he found out it was a huge hit. Go figure. SB