Paul said that according to Bob, rumours that they had wanted David Bowie, who then wasn’t able to make it, weren’t true.
However, Paul went on to suggest that the idea had perhaps been floated but then quickly squashed, as it would have been impossible for the singer to get back from Japan.
Apparently, a couple of other people were also chosen to be in the running alongside Paul, but he ended up with the winning vote, singing the solo that starts off the iconic Christmas song.
Listen to episode 5 of Famous Firsts with 80s pop icon Paul Young HERE.
source: express.co.uk