1970-1973: Whole Lotta Love
TOTP was at its peak, achieving some of its highest-ever viewing figures. Colour television was becoming the standard across the television landscape, and so the previous colour TOTP titles were starting to appear dated. Consequently, the classic "Whole Lotta Love" theme tune by CCS was introduced alongside a new opening title sequence and a new, curvy, and stylised "Top of the Pops" logo.
There were various iterations of this title sequence, which remained in use until 1973 when the iconic Top of the Pops circular logo was introduced. The opening title sequence featured video footage of the artists appearing on the specific episode, accompanied by shots of women moving around (in and out of helicopters and cars, in a rather unusual manner), dancing, followed by a countdown from Number 30 to Number 1, and finally, the updated TOTP logo.
Opening Title Sequence
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 1
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 1
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 2
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 2
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 3
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 3
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 4
Opening Title Sequence Screenshot 4
Presenter Graphics
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Performance Graphics
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Chart Rundown Graphics
Chart rundown graphic - 14th January 1971.
Chart rundown graphic - 14th January 1971.
Chart rundown graphic - 14th January 1971.
Chart rundown graphic - 14th January 1971.
Chart rundown graphic - 25th February 1972.
Chart rundown graphic - 25th February 1972.
Chart rundown graphic - 25th January 1973
Chart rundown graphic - 25th January 1973
End Credit Graphics
End credits graphic - 25th February 1972.
End credits graphic - 25th February 1972.
End credits graphic - 25th February 1972.
End credits graphic - 25th February 1972.
End credits graphic - 25th January 1973
End credits graphic - 25th January 1973
End credits graphic - 25th January 1973
End credits graphic - 25th January 1973
Stage Designs
Stage design, circa January 1971.
Stage design, circa January 1971.
Stage design, circa February 1972.
Stage design, circa February 1972.
Stage design, circa February 1972.
Stage design, circa February 1972.