To get a big hit single you've got to go a bit dance. You've got to go a bit Britney. I don't think I can do that - well, I could but it wouldn't look very seemly!

top-10 hit written all over them.

There's a big hole in the stage, and I just fell into it,

Before the Beatles ever got big, we started out playing rock 'n' roll at The Cavern. I'm going back as a nod to the music that has always -- and will ever -- thrill me,

When I sit down to write a song, it's a kind of improvisation, but I formalize it a bit to get it into the studio, and when I step up to a microphone, I have a vague idea of what I'm about to do.

I think the rise can continue a bit longer. We're going to hit some resistance soon from a technical point of view, but I venture to say that this advance could go on for a few more days.