Did anyone see recently on UK TV a short comic clip in the programme, um, um forgotten the ruddy title...Anyway, 'Ralph MacTell' is in a club playing SoL. Rapturous applause from tank-topped middle-aged real ale drinkers.
RM: "Thank you, and now I'd like to sing a new song ....." (Howls of dismay) "No-ooooo-", sound of beer glasses crashing to the ground.. RM: "I'd like to sing a song entitled ..." Audience in unison: "Streets of London!" RM: "No, a song entitled ..." Audience: "Nooooo-oo-o! Streets of London!" RM: "Actually, this is a song ... Audience: "Streets of London!' RM (sighes): "LOOK! I'm going to sing a different song!" starts playing intro chords - Audience grows menacing: "Streets of London!" RM (resignedly)sings "Have you seen the old man ..... " Audience visibly relaxes and smiles.
(Well, it was hilarious visually...)