01/02/1973
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Thin Lizzy, Carly Simon, Electric Light Orchestra, and The Sweet. Introduced by Noel Edmonds.
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paper Plane by Status Quo
Status Quo Played Over Charts |
11 |
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Whiskey In The Jar by Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy Mimed |
23 |
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Sylvia by Focus
Focus Music Video |
21 |
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You're So Vain by Carly Simon
Carly Simon Pan's People Routine |
3 |
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Avenues And Alleyways by Tony Christie
Tony Christie Mimed |
NEW |
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Roll Over Beethoven by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Mimed |
17 |
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Take Me Home Country Roads by Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John Mimed |
27 |
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Blockbuster by The Sweet
The Sweet Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Superstition by Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder Audience Dancing |
24 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Noel Edmonds |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Johnnie Stewart |
| Sound | Richard Chamberlain |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
Music Genre Breakdown
| Rock | 0% |
| Hard Rock | 0% |
| Hip Hop | 0% |
| Soft Rock | 0% |
| Traditional Pop | 0% |
| Progressive Rock | 0% |
| Pop | 0% |
| Glam Rock | 0% |
| Soul | 0% |
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