08/02/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Mick Jackson, Abba, The Shadows, and Leif Garrett. Introduced by David Jensen.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 8th Feb 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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This Is It by Dan Hartman
Dan Hartman Played Over Charts |
17 |
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Weekend by Mick Jackson
Mick Jackson Mimed |
58 |
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Ain't Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart Music Video |
29 |
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Chiquitita by ABBA
ABBA Legs & Co. Routine |
2 |
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Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mimed |
45 |
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Don't Cry For Me Argentina by The Shadows
The Shadows Mimed |
5 |
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Milk And Alcohol by Dr. Feelgood
Dr. Feelgood Mimed |
13 |
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I Was Made For Dancin' by Leif Garrett
Leif Garrett Music Video |
7 |
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Get It by Darts
Darts Mimed |
50 |
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Take On The World by Judas Priest
Judas Priest Mimed repeat performance |
20 |
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Destiny by The Jacksons
The Jacksons Live |
39 |
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Heart Of Glass by Blondie
Blondie Music Video |
1 |
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Get Down by Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler Audience Dancing |
21 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Director | David G. Hillier |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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