A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from The Commodores, The Pretenders, Madness, and Dynasty. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Thu 22nd Nov 1979
19:20
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
Matchbox Mimed repeat performance |
26 |
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Still by The Commodores
The Commodores Music Video |
4 |
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Diamond Smiles by The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats Music Video |
23 |
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Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
The Pretenders Mimed |
48 |
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Confusion by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra Music Video |
17 |
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One Step Beyond by Madness
Madness Mimed repeat performance |
10 |
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Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
Queen Music Video |
2 |
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I Don't Want To Be A Freak (But I Can't Help Myself) by Dynasty
Dynasty Music Video |
20 |
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Rise by Herb Alpert
Herb Alpert Legs & Co. Routine repeat performance |
13 |
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Complex by Gary Numan
Gary Numan Music Video |
15 |
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Monkey Chop by Dan-i
Dan-i Mimed repeat performance |
30 |
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When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr. Hook
Dr. Hook Music Video |
1 |
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Phil Bishop |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Sound | Lance Andrews |
| Lighting | John Farr |
| Design | Graham Lough |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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