"Folksongs belong in the home,in the pub,in the focsle,in the back of atruck or a friendly verandah;not in the list of set pieces at an Eisteffod, not in the schoolroom unless as a rare treat, not between toothpaste advertisements on radio or television. In the alien atmosphere of the concert hall it takes a great artist to preserve the life and spirit even of his own folksongs let alone those of other people." J S.Manifold,Queensland 1962[compiler of Penguin Australian folk songs] he raises some interesting points,that are worthy of discussion. The appropriate point here relates to advertisements, now, this is not necessarily my opinion, but the opinion of a respected folk song collector
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