If marmite had never done anything but inspire Kevin to write his song about marmite and bovril, it would still be wonderful. Everybody should try to get a chance to hear Kevin sing it--especially in Dylanesque delivery. The song is completely specific and universal at the same time. And I disagree with the prediction it would not travel--with just one sentence of preface telling Americans what bovril and marmite are, it would be a smash in any US folk club.