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“In the privacy of the shower I sing Sultans Of Swing.” PETER BREWIS

What music are you currently grooving to? Peter Brewis: Early Beck records – Odelay, One Foot In The Grave and Stereopathetic Soulmanure. Adventurous, funny and moving. David: The James Brown Star Time 4-CD set, interspersed with Fire And Water by Free.

What, if push comes to shove, is your all-time favourite album? Peter: Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush keeps me thinking, singing, dancing and feeling. David: Sgt. Pepper, which I don’t consider overrated in the slightest. Parade by Prince is a close second.

What was the first record you ever bought? And where did you buy it? Peter: Push by Bros, at the Metro Centre in Gateshead. I figured me and David could be the new Bros. David: It was House Arrest by Krush on 7-inch. I bought it in Woolworths.

Which musician, other than yourself, have you ever wanted to be? Peter: A musician with a distinctive instrumental voice – Miles Davis or Richard Thompson. David: Roger Hawkins, playing amazing, succinct drum parts on hundreds of classic records.

What do you sing in the shower? Peter: In the privacy of the shower, Romeo & Juliet or Sultans Of Swing. David: Dinner With Gershwin by Donna Summer and Johnny And Mary by Robert Palmer. The acoustics almost make me believe I can get close to Robert’s croon.

What is your favourite Saturday night record? Peter: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul never fails. David: During the party, in my mind, it’d be Off The Wall. Afterwards, it’d be Avalon by Roxy Music.

And your Sunday morning record? Peter: I used to listen to Apollon Musagète by Igor Stravinsky on a hangover. I can’t now, as I’ve lost it. David: If it’s a sunny, breezy Sunday, I’ll be listening to Nashville Skyline. Peter’s album You Tell Me will be released in January 2019.