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LauraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 16-Mar-18 14:08:03

In our latest competition with Orion, we're giving you the chance to win a £100 Waitrose voucher and a copy of Greatest Hits by number one bestselling author Laura Barnett, a story about the power of reflection and how much our memories mean to us.

If you could choose just 16 moments to define your entire life, what would they be? That’s what Cass Wheeler must do. A musician born in 1950, Cass is now taking one day to select the 16 songs in her repertoire that have meant the most to her.

And behind each song lies a story - from the day her mother abandoned her, to her passionate first love, to the moment she lost everything. The dreams, the failures, the second chances.

So, what are the songs that mean the most to you, and evoke your most precious memories? Perhaps it was the first dance at your wedding, or the song repeated on the radio throughout your first holiday, or the only music that would rock your baby to sleep. Tell us in the comments below for the chance to win an £100 Waitrose voucher and a copy of Greatest Hits! We also have 25 copies of the book for runners-up.

Greatest Hits is published by W&N, an imprint of Orion, and is available online and from all good booksellers.

Please post your entries below by 11am 16 April.

Usual T&Cs apply.

Debzwoowoo Mon 16-Apr-18 10:40:35

Mine has to be Caravan of Love By The Housmartins . We played it at my husband's funeral. He passed away at just 42 . With young children I didn't want to play anything depressing or the traditional hymns. This seemed very appt. It still gives me goosepimples many years later . Thanks for the chance to be your lucky winner.

pamelacook Mon 16-Apr-18 11:04:59

Moon River (Andy Williams) was 'our song' for me and my fiancé way, way back in the 60s. We never did get married but that song still brings back lovely memories of my first real love

molly57 Mon 16-Apr-18 12:03:18

Cry Me A River

Dawnmf1969 Mon 16-Apr-18 21:14:01

My wedding song is Rest of my Life by Matt Johnsohn, the words are beautiful and had guests in tears, especially these lines. As I stand here before my woman
I can't fight back the tears in my eyes
Oh, how could I be so lucky
I must've done something right
And I promise to love her for the rest of my life.
The song is beautiful and touches me everytime i hear it.