17/05/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Tubes, Blondie, Peaches & Herb, and M. Introduced by Peter Powell.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 17th May 1979
19:20
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
Donna Summer Played Over Charts |
29 |
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Prime Time by The Tubes
The Tubes Mimed |
45 |
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Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind & Fire With The Emotions
Earth, Wind & Fire With The Emotions Music Video |
24 |
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Sunday Girl by Blondie
Blondie Legs & Co. Routine |
10 |
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Roxanne by The Police
The Police Mimed repeat performance |
12 |
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Reunited by Peaches & Herb
Peaches & Herb Music Video |
5 |
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Life Begins At The Hop by Xtc
Xtc Mimed |
54 |
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Pop Muzik by M
M Mimed repeat performance |
2 |
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Jimmy Jimmy by The Undertones
The Undertones Mimed |
17 |
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Does Your Mother Know by ABBA
ABBA Music Video |
4 |
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Evening Star by Judas Priest
Judas Priest Mimed |
53 |
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Bridge Over Troubled Water by Linda Clifford
Linda Clifford Music Video |
30 |
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Paradise Skies by Max Webster
Max Webster Mimed |
56 |
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Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel Music Video |
1 |
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Dance Away by Roxy Music
Roxy Music Audience Dancing |
7 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Peter Powell |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Phil Bishop |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Laurie Taylor |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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