24/01/1980
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Buggles, The Boomtown Rats, Joe Jackson, and Dollar. Introduced by Mike Read.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Thu 24th Jan 1980
19:25
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Jazz Carnival by Azymuth
Azymuth Played Over Charts |
21 |
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The Plastic Age by Buggles
Buggles Mimed |
54 |
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I'm In The Mood For Dancing by The Nolans
The Nolans Live |
4 |
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Someone's Looking At You by The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats Mimed |
45 |
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Spirits (Having Flown) by The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees Legs & Co. Routine |
16 |
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It's Different For Girls by Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson Mimed repeat performance |
12 |
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Mama's Boy by Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro Mimed |
50 |
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand by Dollar
Dollar Mimed |
9 |
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Too Much Too Young by The Specials
The Specials Music Video |
15 |
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Caravan Song by Barbara Dickson
Barbara Dickson Mimed |
53 |
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Buzz Buzz A Diddle It by Matchbox
Matchbox Mimed |
30 |
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Spacer by Sheila B. Devotion
Sheila B. Devotion Music Video |
20 |
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7 Teen by The Regents
The Regents Mimed |
22 |
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Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
The Pretenders Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Too Hot by Kool & The Gang
Kool & The Gang Audience Dancing |
29 |
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mike Read |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | John Hughes |
| Executive Producer | Robin Nash |
| Design | Humphrey Jaeger |
| Lighting | Eric Wallis |
| Sound | Anthony Philpot |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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