The New Vaudeville Band's song Finchley Central reached eleven in the UK singles charts in 1967.
Duffy did better with this in 2008, another song named after a London Underground station, reaching number three,
If you want to know more about Warwick Avenue station, Jago Hazzard is your man.
Warwick Avenue was co-produced by ex-Suede lead guitarist Bernard Butler who is said to have given Duffy 'an education' in soul music after she moved to London from West Wales. Longtime musical collaborator with Butler, David McAlmont, better known for his singing, was part of the backing band that played on Duffy's debut album Rockferry.
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