25/01/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Dr. Feelgood, Third World, The Doll, and Judas Priest. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Heart Of Glass by Blondie
Blondie Played Over Charts |
6 |
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Milk And Alcohol by Dr. Feelgood
Dr. Feelgood Mimed |
27 |
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Could It Be Magic by Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow Music Video |
26 |
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Cool Meditation by Third World
Third World Legs & Co. Routine |
21 |
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Just The Way You Are by Barry White
Barry White Music Video |
12 |
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Desire Me by The Doll
The Doll Mimed |
28 |
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I Was Made For Dancin' by Leif Garrett
Leif Garrett Music Video |
25 |
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Take On The World by Judas Priest
Judas Priest Mimed |
44 |
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Every Night by Phoebe Snow
Phoebe Snow Mimed |
37 |
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Don't Cry For Me Argentina by The Shadows
The Shadows Mimed repeat performance |
9 |
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On The Shelf by Donny & Marie Osmond
Donny & Marie Osmond Mimed |
NEW |
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Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury & The Blockheads
Ian Dury & The Blockheads Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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September by Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire Audience Dancing |
3 |
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 | David G. Hillier |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
Music Genre Breakdown
| New Wave | 0% |
| Pop | 0% |
| Blues Rock | 0% |
| Reggae | 0% |
| Soul | 0% |
| Punk | 0% |
| Heavy Metal | 0% |
| Folk | 0% |
| Funk | 0% |
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