22/02/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Real Thing, The Bee Gees, Gene Chandler, and Darts. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 22nd Feb 1979
19:05
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Take On The World by Judas Priest
Judas Priest Played Over Charts |
14 |
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Can You Feel The Force by The Real Thing
The Real Thing Mimed |
18 |
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Ain't Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart Music Video |
11 |
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Tragedy by The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees Legs & Co. Routine |
2 |
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Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mimed repeat performance |
5 |
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Get Down by Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler Music Video |
12 |
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The Sound Of The Suburbs by The Members
The Members Mimed |
13 |
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Get It by Darts
Darts Mimed repeat performance |
25 |
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May The Sun Shine by Nazareth
Nazareth Mimed repeat performance |
22 |
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Heart Of Glass by Blondie
Blondie Music Video |
1 |
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Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf Audience Dancing |
15 |
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 |
| Producer | Stanley Appel |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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