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23/12/2011

Coldplay's Chris Martin spreads some Christmas cheer in the last Ken Bruce show of 2011 with a festive Tracks of My Years and Ken crowns the winner of 'Champions League PopMaster'.

In the last Ken Bruce show of 2011, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin chooses his final two festive favourites in 'Tracks Of My Years' which today features a modern-day seasonal standard from Wham and Nat King Cole's recording of what has become one of the most covered Christmas songs of all time. Plus who will walk away with the coveted title - Winner of Champions League PopMaster 2011. Coldplay have become one of the world's best-selling bands with sales of over 50 million records worlwide. Their fifth and latest studio album, Mylo Xyloto was released in October.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Fri 23 Dec 2011 09:30
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Music Played

  • Slade

    Merry Xmas Everybody

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.

  • Caro Emerald

    Stuck

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
    • 1.

  • Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

    Pandora's Box

    • Omd - Sugar Tax.
    • Virgin.
    • 18.

  • Tony Christie

    (Is This the Way to) Amarillo

    • Dance Hits Of The '60's & '70's.
    • Old Gold.

  • Status Quo

    Movin' On

    • Quid Pro Quo.
    • Fourth Chord Records.
    • 1.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    A Hazy Shade Of Winter

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Greg Lake

    I Believe In Father Christmas

    • The Anthology, A Musical Journey.
    • BMG.

  • Kid Rock

    Care (feat. T.I. & Martina McBride)

    • Born Free.
    • Atlantic.
    • 5.

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Merry Christmas Everyone

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Love Song

    • Vanessa Williams

      Save The Best For Last

      • Now That's What I Call Music Vol.22.
      • Now.

  • Record Of The Week

    • Ren Harvieu

      Through The Night

      • (CD Single).
      • Island.
      • 1.

  • New Order

    True Faith '94

    • (CD Single).
    • London.

  • The Korgis

    Wish You A Merry Xmas

    • Kollection.
    • Angel Air.
    • 14.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas

    • SMASH - The Singles 1985-2020.
    • Rhino.
    • 1.

  • Secret Affair

    My World

    • Behind Closed Doors.
    • Ispy.

  • Olly Murs

    Dance With Me Tonight

    • In Case You Didnt Know.
    • Epic.

  • Andy Williams

    It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    • Christmas Love Songs (Various Artist.
    • Arcade Records.

  • Chris Squire & Alan White

    Run With The Fox

    • Yesyears (Disc 3).
    • Atco.

  • Album Of The Week

    • Michael BublΓ©

      Christmas (Baby Please Come Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ)

      • Christmas Time.
      • 143/Reprise.
      • 9.

  • Mary Hopkin

    Those Were The Days

    • Those Were The Days.
    • Apple.

  • Elvis Presley

    Silver Bells

    • Elvis' Christmas Album.
    • RCA.
    • 3.

  • Carole King

    New Year's Day

    • A Christmas Carole.
    • Decca.
    • 1.

  • The following two songs were chosen by Chris Martin for his festive 'Tracks Of My Years'

    • Wham!

      Last Christmas

      • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
      • EMI.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

    • (Single).
    • CBS.

  • Europe

    The Final Countdown

    • The Very Best Of Power Ballads (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Gladys Knight & The Pips

    Do You Hear What I Hear ?

    • Merry Christmas Everybody! (Various).
    • Reader's Digest.

Broadcast

  • Fri 23 Dec 2011 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2