The characters in the play were a selection of the low - life of London; a collection of gamblers, spivs, prostitutes, teddy boys and girls and some not - too - honest police. The title song, "Fings ai n't wot they used t'be '', was memorable and was recorded by Max Bygraves, albeit with heavily bowdlerised lyrics. An original cast recording was made, and has recently been re-released on Hallmark Records (710032).
who sang things aint what they used to be
Max Bygraves