Conrad, pet, as a Brummie (and a Villa supporter in my youth!)I think I understand all the references in your songs but the US 'catters will probably need a 20-page illustrated booklet to get the full benefit! A masterly work ( a thesis in there somewhere!). I have always sung "Blaydon Races" but you'd wince at my Brummie attempts at Geordie! (but then everyone winces when I sing!).
RtS