Eric, I suspect, is a member of the I-don't-like-them-so-there're-crap militia that patrols this site.

Taking care not to fall into the same trap (I-like-them-so-they're-great), I would say that I did not always regard SoH as anything special. At one Albert HAll show, I thought them very ordinary, perhaps a reflection of how far back and up my seat was.

But I have become more familiar with their music, seen them in more intimate settings, been closer at the Albert Hall and come to see them as an excellent duo and even better trio (with Miranda).

Phil is the obvious musician, but Steve has a decent voice and writes the songs. Not all are winners - wouldn't most songwriters own up to that? - but the better ones, including Cousin Jack, Roots & Country Life, are, again in my view, outstanding. This is my my review at Salut! Live for anyone who cares.

MBEs? I am probably with Eric on the honours system.