You wait ages for a lavish superstar album launch and then two come along at once. So, on one night this week, Dooley found himself hotfooting it from Seal’s playback at Dean Street Studios to Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s bash at the Charlotte Street hotel.

Seal laid on the charm at his do for new album 7, following the playback by singing two songs live and then hosting a cosy chat with the assembled media in the style of a therapy ...