Years ago I was on the same record label as Roger in Germany. Obviously he was a big star, I was a one hit wonder.

I remember the record company guy said, we had that Roger whittaker here last week - my God, can that guy party! He NEVER stops.....!

Which was strangely at variance with his public persona at the time, all rocking chairs and wooly jumpers. Ever since then I've had a grudging respect for the mexican Whistler.

And now our paths cross again. As Kurt Vonnegut says it's not a coincidence, it's a grand faloon!

all the best

Big Al Whittle