!! I was looking for the wrong letters. Interestingly there is an old 24 letter definition in Chambers of carousel and that’s what I was chasing. Thank you. I know the song well and was pleased with myself that I’d cracked the puzzle early…..except I hadn’t. Pride comes before etc.
I fell into the same trap. Was feeling very smug at spotting the theme so quickly. I mean, come on: 'What goes up... Spinning wheel...Ride a painted pony'! Was only when I got to the endgame and total confusion reigned that I realised something was up. And she has been one of my favourite artists for decades. Doh.
Bit late this week getting started. Grid almost finished and singer identified. Can anyone throw a hint to 13d - "pass degree from college of St Peter port"
Indeed, Jack. It’s across the channel. Pass as in away, followed by an abbreviation of a course at Oxford beloved by would-be politicians, (hence St Peter’s, a college there)