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Comedian, broadcaster and author David Baddiel picks another two favourite songs for Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's more quizzin' with Ten To The Top!

Comedian, broadcaster and author David Baddiel continues his 10-track journey on this week's Tracks Of My Years.

First coming to widespread attention as part of the comedy troupe 'The Mary Whitehouse' experience, David really rose to the 'A-list' as part of spin-off duo Newman & Baddiel. David and Rob Newman were held up as examples of comedy as ‘the new rock ’n’ roll’, culminating in the first-ever sold-out gig for a comedy act at Wembley Arena, playing to 12,500 people.

After splitting with Rob Newman, David found even bigger success with Frank Skinner and their 'Fantasy Football' show, first on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, and then later on ITV.

In later years David has toured his own standup shows such as 'My Family: Not The Sitcom' and 'Trolls: Not The Dolls', plus he's become a respected commentator, author and playwright. David’s books have sold over 2.5 million copies with translations into 30 languages, and his children’s books’ have won some of the highest accolades in the genre.

His latest children's book 'Small Fry' is a David vs Goliath adventure story about a boy called Benny who spends his weekends helping his dad work at their burger van parked outside the local football ground. When Benny finds his grandfather’s old recipe book, he starts cooking INCREDIBLE food – so good, in fact, that he attracts the unwanted attention of fast-food giant Bonkers Burgers...

Plus the mid-morning music quiz Ten To The Top, a trip to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Archive with Vernon's Vault, and the Record and Album Of The Week.

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Music Played

  • Don Henley

    The Boys Of Summer

    • The Very Best Of.
    • MCA.
  • Dario G

    Carnaval De Paris

    • Fresh Hits 98 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.
  • Beverley Knight & Billy Porter

    Never Say Never

    • (CD Single).
    • Tag Music.
  • Remember Monday

    What The Hell Just Happened?

    • Eurovision Song Contest Basel 2025 (Various Artists).
    • Universal Music.
  • Corona

    The Rhythm Of The Night

    • Now 29 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • CYRIL & James Blunt

    Tears Dry Tonight

    • (CD Single).
    • Spinnin Records.
  • Meat Loaf

    Dead Ringer for Love

    • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
    • Trax Label.
  • Miley Cyrus

    End Of The World

    • Something Beautiful.
    • Columbia.
  • The Beatles

    A Hard Day's Night

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 006.
  • Arrow

    Hot Hot Hot

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • Garbage

    Stupid Girl

    • (CD Single).
    • Mushroom.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Rain In The River

    • Lost And Found: Selections From The Lost Albums.
    • Sony.
  • °Õ’P²¹³Ü

    China In Your Hand

    • The 80's Love Album (Various Artists.
    • Virgin.
  • The Knack

    My Sharona

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • James Bay

    You And Me Time (feat. Sheryl Crow)

    • Changes All The Time (Deluxe).
    • Mercury Records.
  • Jennifer Lopez

    Waiting For Tonight

    • Hits 2000 (Various Artists).
    • Warner E.S.P..
  • The Good Men

    Give It Up

    • (CD Single).
    • ffrreedom.
  • Stereophonics

    Seems Like You Don't Know Me

    • Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait.
    • EMI.
  • Michael Bublé

    Sway

    • The Essential Michael Bublé.
    • Reprise.
    • 4.
  • Carpenters

    Rainy Days and Mondays

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.
  • The Sundays

    Can't Be Sure

    • Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.
    • Rough Trade.
    • 3.
  • Whitney Houston

    So Emotional

    • Whitney Houston - Whitney.
    • Arista.

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