Most fabulously, Crouch End Festival Chorus added a divine dimension to Days, Waterloo Sunset and Shangri-La (performed here live, Davies said, for the first time). Lovely, lovely, lovely. As the Chorus’s voices soared behind him, Ray Davies looked like a very proud man indeed.

David Temple and the group were outstanding, more than lived up to their excellent reputation. It was truly a highlight of the process.

You and your marvellous choir couldn't have done it better. It was an enormous pleasure and privilege to work together and I can't wait to do it again soon please!!