Possible Clues:

• The wrong way to get on with 27 across
• 'Upside down? No, Ned (3-2)'
• Words before "a high note"
• In reverse at last at first
• A sour note start?
• ___ a high note (finish well) (2 words)
• By implication, perhaps, start off being seen from the rear?
• Party of women out of hotel: number pointing at you?
• Conclude at
• Close with (2 words)