23/02/1978
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Blondie, Free, The Stranglers, and Yellow Dog. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 23rd Feb 1978
19:10
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire Played Over Charts |
26 |
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Denis by Blondie
Blondie Mimed |
33 |
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Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Music Video |
6 |
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All Right Now by Free
Free Legs & Co. Routine |
18 |
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Whenever You Want My Love by The Real Thing
The Real Thing Mimed |
NEW |
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Five Minutes by The Stranglers
The Stranglers Music Video |
11 |
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Walk In Love by Manhattan Transfer
Manhattan Transfer Mimed |
NEW |
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Just One More Night by Yellow Dog
Yellow Dog Mimed repeat performance |
9 |
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I Can't Stand The Rain by Eruption
Eruption Music Video |
29 |
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Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs by Brian & Michael
Brian & Michael Mimed |
45 |
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Take A Chance On Me by ABBA
ABBA Music Video |
1 |
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Drummer Man by Tonight
Tonight Audience Dancing |
14 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Dave Lee Travis.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | Stanley Appel |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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