I wanted a participation song, something the fans could latch on to. It was aimed at the masses. I wanted to write something that everyone could sing along to, like a football chant. And at the same time, I thought it would be nice to have a winning song that's meant for everybody. It worked a treat.

That single sold over a million and a quarter copies in Britain alone, which is outrageous. Imagine all those grandmothers grooving to it!

If fidelity really mattered, 'Loveless' wouldn't be one of the best records of all time.

At 57, to have a No. 1 album, I wasn't expecting it.

What we've had to do is learn to control success, put it in perspective, and not lose the essence of what we're doing - the music.

I don't get tired of playing "Margaritaville". It's paid my bills for years.