In the 70s I worked in a specialist Irish and Country & Western record shop in County Kilburn called Kay's Irish Record Centre. A great job that opened my eyes to the magic of the Appalachian sound, the Grand Ole Opry and Celtic folk.

Gentleman Jim Reeves was a very popular artist amongst the local (mainly Irish) clientèle, Val Doonican less so.

In the spirit of Spinaltap, I would like to confirm that I am not involved in the corrupt theft of a global sport.