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Good News Wednesday

Vernon hears about what's making you smile on Good News Wednesday and Soft Cell's Marc Almond makes two more selections in Tracks Of My Years.

It’s Good News Wednesday so Vernon hears about what is making the nation smile today.

Plus, two listeners take on Vernon's mid-morning music quiz Ten to the Top, we have two more selections from Soft Cell's Marc Almond in Tracks Of My Years as he reveals how the duo created their iconic cover of Tainted Love, and Vernon delves into the BBC archives for Vernon's Vault.

All amongst some great music to keep you smiling through the morning.

Listen to Vernon’s full conversations with his guests for Tracks Of My Years on BBC Sounds, and watch on BBC iPlayer and Radio 2's YouTube channel, just search for 'Tracks Of My Years'.

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Wed 2 Sep 202609:30
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Rembrandts

    I'll Be There For You

    • The Love Songs Album (Various).
    • Universal.

  • Whitney Houston

    Million Dollar Bill

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.
    • 1.

  • Ariana Grande

    hate that i made you love me

    • petal.
    • Republic Records.

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Dance To The Music

    • NOW That's What I Call 60s Soul (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • George Michael

    Father Figure (The Faith Tour)

    • George Michael: The Faith Tour.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Prefab Sprout

    Cars And Girls

    • Top Gear 2 - Various Artists.
    • Columbia.

  • Martin Garrix & U2

    Fireflies

    • (CD Single).
    • Darkroom Records.

  • Stereophonics

    Dakota

    • (CD Single).
    • V2.

  • Jack Savoretti

    The One

    • (CD Single).
    • Lanza Music.

  • Kajagoogoo

    Too Shy

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 2 (Various Artis.
    • Columbia.

  • Carly Rae Jepsen

    Don't Leave Me On The Dance Floor

    • Day And Night.
    • Interscope.

  • Olivia Newton‐John

    Physical

    • Physical.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Duran Duran

    Planet Earth

    • Duran Duran - Greatest.
    • EMI.
    • 2.

  • James Blunt

    Tastes Like Summer

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Texas

    Summer Son

    • Texas - The Greatest Hits.
    • Mercury.

  • Natasha Bedingfield

    Unwritten

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.

  • Sam Smith

    Constant Companion

    • Hazel Eyes.
    • Capitol Records.

  • Blondie

    Dreaming

    • Atomic: The Very Best Of Blondie.
    • EMI.

  • The Kinks

    Lola

    • The Journey - Part 2: Anthology.
    • BMG.

  • Roxy Music

    Ladytron

    • EG.

  • Lulu

    I'm In Love Again

    • Let The Girl Sing Out.
    • Stanley Park.

Broadcast

  • Wed 2 Sep 202609:30
    BBC Radio 2

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