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Wham! legend Andrew Ridgeley picks the songs that soundtracked his life in this week's Tracks Of My Years. Plus there鈥檚 more clips from the Vault

Wham! legend Andrew Ridgeley chooses his Tracks Of My Years all this week.

As part of Wham!, Andrew and childhood friend George Michael soundtracked the early 80s and sold over 30 million records worldwide between 1982 and 1986.

鈥楲ast Christmas鈥� - one of their biggest hits - was held off the top spot in 1984 by Band Aid鈥檚 鈥楧o They Know It鈥檚 Christmas?鈥�, and actually only got to Christmas number one last year. Now the story of the song is being explored in a 麻豆约拍 Two programme called 鈥榃HAM!: Last Christmas Unwrapped鈥�. There鈥檚 also a commemorative EP of the classic song out in December to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

After Wham! Andrew鈥檚 career took many turns, from professional racing car driver to acting and his own solo music. Hear him talk about that and much more as he picks his next two choices today.

Whatever you're up to, Vern wants to hear from you - email vernon@bbc.co.uk - and if you鈥檇 like to apply to take part in Ten To The Top, the address you need is tentothetop@bbc.co.uk

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Music Played

  • Slade

    Merry Xmas Everybody

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.

  • The Kinks

    You Really Got Me

    • The Journey - Part 1.
    • BMG.
    • 7.

  • Elton John & Brandi Carlile

    Never Too Late

    • Elton John: Never Too Late O.S.T..
    • EMI.

  • Incognito

    Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing

    • (CD Single).
    • Talkin' Loud.

  • Robbie Williams

    Forbidden Road

    • Better Man O.S.T..
    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Dean Martin

    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    • Christmas With The Rat Pack (Various).
    • Capitol.
    • 4.

  • Keane

    This Is The Last Time

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal Island.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    All The Young Dudes

    • Nonetheless (Expanded Edition).
    • Parlophone.

  • The Who

    The Kids Are Alright

    • The No.1 Movies Album (Various Artist.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Michael Bubl茅 & Carly Pearce

    Maybe This Christmas

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Records.

  • Texas

    Inner Smile

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.

  • Aled Jones

    Walking In The Air

    • I Believe.
    • Telstar.

  • Gwen Stefani

    Bouquet

    • Bouquet.
    • Interscope.

  • John Lennon, Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band

    Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (feat. The Harlem Community Choir)

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • EMI.

  • Savage Garden

    Affirmation

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.

  • Propaganda

    Duel

    • A Secret Wish - Propaganda.
    • ZTT.
    • 12.

  • Sam Fender

    People Watching

    • People Watching.
    • Polydor.

  • Neneh Cherry

    Buffalo Stance

    • Now 1988 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • Cynthia Erivo & Michelle Yeoh

    The Wizard And I

  • Travis

    Raze The Bar

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Pump It Up

    • Elvis Costello & Attractions- The Man.
    • Imp Records.

  • Queen

    Fat Bottomed Girls

    • Queen - Greatest Hits.
    • Parlophone.

  • Reverend and the Makers

    Late Night Phone Call

    • (CD Single).
    • Distiller Records.

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    麻豆约拍 Radio 2

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