21/06/1979
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Eddy Grant, Village People, The Ruts, and Dame Edna Everage. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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I Fought The Law by The Clash
The Clash Played Over Charts |
22 |
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Living On The Frontline by Eddy Grant
Eddy Grant Mimed |
21 |
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Wanted by The Dooleys
The Dooleys Mimed |
55 |
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Go West by Village People
Village People Music Video |
25 |
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Baby Lay Down by Ruby Winters
Ruby Winters Mimed |
63 |
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Babylon's Burning by The Ruts
The Ruts Mimed |
37 |
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Light My Fire by Amii Stewart
Amii Stewart Music Video |
24 |
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Disco Matilda by Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage Mimed |
NEW |
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Who Were You With In The Moonlight by Dollar
Dollar Mimed repeat performance |
16 |
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Born To Be Alive by Patrick Hernandez
Patrick Hernandez Mimed |
57 |
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Cavatina by John Williams
John Williams Legs & Co. Routine |
14 |
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Driver's Seat by Sniff 'n' The Tears
Sniff 'n' The Tears Mimed |
71 |
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Ring My Bell by Anita Ward
Anita Ward Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Maybe by Thom Pace
Thom Pace Audience Dancing |
29 |
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 | Brian Penders |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Laurie Taylor |
| Lighting | Ron Bristow |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
Music Genre Breakdown
| Disco | 0% |
| Punk Rock | 0% |
| Reggae | 0% |
| Pop | 0% |
| Soul | 0% |
| Dub | 0% |
| Synth-pop | 0% |
| Pop Rock | 0% |
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