What it don't get I can't use

I've been at a long meeting today - in the glorious surroundings of The Bank of England, no less!

Didn't see any of the fabled "pink penguins", however; more's the pity...



All day, as we sat above vaults containing more than £100 billion worth of gold, a certain number was playing in my head. Take it away, Miss Evans-Stickland!

Flying Lizards - Money

That's what I want.

Walk on by... foolish pride

As more and more tributes pour out to the genius that was Hal David, who died today, I am reminded of possibly my favourite "alternative" cover of one of the great man's classics.

Here for your delectation is the fabulous Miss Deborah Evans-Stickland (of Flying Lizards fame), in collaboration with another musical genius Richard X, and her immaculate version of Walk On By:

Richard X feat. Deborah Evans-Stickland - Walk On By

Sublime.

Deborah Evans-Stickland

Your love gives me such a thrill, but your love won't pay my bills

Thirty years ago this month, we were all listening to this wonderful little number - and the lyrics are as true today as they were way back then...

The Flying Lizards - Money

But what happened to the icy-cool Deborah Evans-Stickland, she of the aloof vocal style and superb dress sense?

Well apparently she now works as a psychotherapist, but back in 2003 she re-emerged on a collaboration album by none other than DJ and producer Richard X, singing two great numbers - Walk On By and Lemon/Lime. Some great talents never go away...

Richard X and Deborah Evans-Stickland - Lemon/Lime

...thankfully.