This ditty inspired the idea of writing a series of dittys every year with each verse honouring a recently departed celebrity (we have yet to write any further songs in the series). 2016 alone would have more verses than 'American Pie', such was the volume of celebrity passings that particular year.

Verse one of this original ditty was a tribute to the much-missed Jeremy Beadle, his primetime pranks inspiring Tico and myself to prank call local taxi firms with our cover of 'Getcha Freak On' in our early days. Verse two lovingly details our much publicised admiration for Pavarotti and to a much lesser extent, Princess Diana.

As per usual I wrote too many words so the only way to get the lyrics to fit the music was for me to record each line separately, thus every line overlaps the next. It sounds marvellous though I'm sure you agree. In live concert situations, Tico would sing the alternate lines so I could take a breather inbetween, how thoughtful he is. And following this statement, I declare that it is time for a moment of reflection.

I must give credit exactly where it is due, and on this occassion Bri did pour plenty of talent into this cherub. However, the best lines came from my head.

I am well-jell that I couldn't alternate 'vox' on the studio recording, but I always got carried away with the samba-style beat, so it's best I pull it off only in the live environment where I am playing percussion on a trio of flint stones.