04/01/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Generation X, Earth, Wind & Fire, Olivia Newton-john, and Barry White. Introduced by Mike Read.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 4th Jan 1979
19:10
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Hello, This Is Joanie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song) by Paul Evans
Paul Evans Played Over Charts |
24 |
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King Rocker by Generation X
Generation X Mimed |
NEW |
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Song For Guy by Elton John
Elton John Mimed repeat performance |
5 |
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September by Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire Legs & Co. Routine |
18 |
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Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury & The Blockheads
Ian Dury & The Blockheads Music Video |
6 |
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A Little More Love by Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John Music Video |
21 |
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Lay Your Love On Me by Racey
Racey Mimed repeat performance |
3 |
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Just The Way You Are by Barry White
Barry White Music Video |
29 |
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Goodbye Goodbye by Brotherhood Of Man
Brotherhood Of Man Mimed |
NEW |
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Y.m.c.a. by Village People
Village People Music Video |
1 |
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I'll Put You Together Again by Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Audience Dancing |
16 |
Trivia
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Read |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | David G. Hillier |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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