Possible Clues:

• Ozzy Osbourne album in memory of Randy Rhoads
• Statement of gratitude and acknowledgment
• Payment to a subjugator
• Reason for a medley, perhaps
• Words expressing approbation
• Something offered as a mark of respect
• Praise not originally expressed about British university
• How I get the butter into 1 across
• Something given or said as an expression of esteem
• Act of admiration