The idea came to him after supporters congratulated him on the career-spanning setlist delivered at recent Sensational Francis Dunnery Band shows. He says: "I've been deeply inspired by all the really positive feedback.

"The last UK tour was one of my most enjoyable musical experiences in a long time. It was a huge hit from start to finish and I'd love to keep the momentum going. I'm dreadfully excited about this project - it's just the sort of thing that I like to get my teeth into. Challenging, daunting and overwhelming. What more could a man ever want?"