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A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 20. Including performances from Shocking Blue, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Billy Preston. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.

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  • BBC One BBC One

    Thu 5th Feb 1970

    19:15

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Thu 5th Feb 1970

19:15

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Performances Featured

Performance archived performance image preview YouTube performance Chart #
Picture of Edison Lighthouse Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) by Edison Lighthouse
Edison Lighthouse
Played Over Charts

1

Picture of Shocking Blue Venus by Shocking Blue
Shocking Blue
Mimed

21

Picture of Barry Ryan Magical Spiel by Barry Ryan
Barry Ryan
Mimed

NEW

Picture of Peter, Paul & Mary Leavin' On A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul & Mary
Peter, Paul & Mary
Music Video

4

Picture of The Jackson 5 I Want You Back by The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
Audience Dancing

30

Picture of Lennon, Ono & The Plastic Ono Band Instant Karma by Lennon, Ono & The Plastic Ono Band
Lennon, Ono & The Plastic Ono Band
Music Video

NEW

Picture of Billy Preston All That I've Got by Billy Preston
Billy Preston
Mimed

NEW

Picture of Vanity Fare Hitchin' A Ride by Vanity Fare
Vanity Fare
Mimed repeat performance

16

Picture of Judy Collins Both Sides Now by Judy Collins
Judy Collins
Pan's People Routine

25

Picture of The Fifth Dimension Wedding Bell Blues by The Fifth Dimension
The Fifth Dimension
Music Video

28

Picture of Sandie Shaw By Tomorrow by Sandie Shaw
Sandie Shaw
Mimed

NEW

Picture of The Temptations I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations
The Temptations
Mimed repeat performance

13

Picture of B.J. Thomas Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head by B.J. Thomas
B.J. Thomas
Mimed

NEW

Picture of Edison Lighthouse Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) by Edison Lighthouse
Edison Lighthouse
Mimed

1

Trivia

Peter Marinello presents the audience prizes for best dancer and "grooviest gear." Presenter, Tony Blackburn, introduces him and mentions he has just been signed to Arsenal for the fee of £100,000.
Maurice Kinn from NME (New Music Express) presents Tony Blackburn (on behalf of TOTP) with the 'best TV show' trophy. Maurice mentions that "for the 5th consecutive year, Top of the Pops has been voted the best TV show."

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter presented by Tony Blackburn
Director Johnny Pearson
Producer Stanley Dorfman
Producer Mel Cornish
Sound Richard Chamberlain
Choreographer Flick Colby
Featuring Top of the Pops Orchestra

Performance Breakdown

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Played Over Charts 0%
Audience Dancing 0%
Pan's People Routine 0%

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