08/05/1986
Top of the Pops ArchiveJohn Peel and Janice Long take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Patti Labelle & Michael Mcdonald, Force Mds, Peter Gabriel, and Billy Ocean.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 8th May 1986
19:00
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Boys Don't Cry by The Cure
The Cure Mimed |
23 |
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On My Own by Patti Labelle & Michael Mcdonald
Patti Labelle & Michael Mcdonald Music Video |
4 |
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Snooker Loopy by Matchroom Mob With Chas & Dave
Matchroom Mob With Chas & Dave Mimed |
37 |
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Tender Love by Force Mds
Force Mds Top 40 Breaker Clip |
34 |
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Why Can't This Be Love? by Van Halen
Van Halen Top 40 Breaker Clip |
22 |
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Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel Top 40 Breaker Clip |
15 |
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The Chicken Song by Spitting Image
Spitting Image Music Video |
11 |
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There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean
Billy Ocean Mimed |
27 |
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Rock Me Amadeus by Falco
Falco Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston Audience Dancing |
10 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by John Peel |
| Presenter | presented by Janice Long |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Sound | Neil Sadwick |
| Lighting | Clive Thomas |
| Design | Rosemary Hester |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Top 40 Breaker Clip | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Audience Dancing | 0% |
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