The tributes to Cilla Black have been interesting.

Because they’re the sort of tributes paid to someone who, shall we say, wasn’t universally adored. It’s sad that she’s died and in every obituary, there is great mention of her working-class Liverpool background, her association with The Beatles, her huge fame as a singer in the 60s and TV personality in the 80s. There are phrases like “There was never any doubt that Cilla was going to be a star” but very little mention of either kindness or talent. Was she ever a good singer? Have a listen to this, one of her biggest hits. I think the answer, and the reason those tributes have been so carefully worded, will become very apparent.