Also - so yeah, there's ANOTHER version of "Banana Song" out in the world, courtesy of the new Ant disk. I've felt a little defensive about this, knowing that the song isn't as fresh for ye Yankees etc. In a recent email I tried to explain that I wanted the song out in the UK/Europe, and I felt that a version featuring Su Jordan on harmonies was a good thing in this world. It's turned out to be a wise move, as it's the song that's selling albums for me at gigs. But it struck me just yesterday that the sentiment STILL rings very true for me, after all these years! The sense of working and working, always hoping and sometimes begging for a damn reward. In many ways I do feel very rewarded - I'm playing with amazing musicians and playing music in groovy cities in groovy countries, I have much to be thankful for. But sometimes it's all aching body parts on stage and baffled faces in the crowd, and no traces of Beatlemania in my bag! The original version of "Banana Song," from 1999, is a massively confident track, all monolithic T-Rex guitars and a forward-facing vocal that said "Yes we can!" The new take is much more subtle, with Su and I singing our way through a touch of the titters, and my electric guitars laid a little flat on the floor. But i think this one has as much truth as any other version of the song. I wouldn't trade it, and I don't regret it, but I do hope you'll buy it!

Is there something that I done wrong?
Did I ruin your favourite song?
If I did, well, you know that I'm sorry like I always am
And if you want me to shut up, I will...

But not today!