Perseverance of the Pops

Ooh, what I'd give and what I'd take for the 8th of February 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Hard hat rock

 8-2-96:   Presenter:  Julian Cope

(14) B.T. feat. VINCENT COVELLO – Loving You More

Had previously peaked at number 28 last year, this remix was at its peak at number 14.

(6) JOAN OSBORNE – One Of Us

Here with her only top ten hit and it got no higher.

(16) SMASHING PUMPKINS – 1979  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(4) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – Lifted

Making their studio debut with their first of five top ten hits, but it got no higher.

(7) EAST 17 – Do U Still?

In the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(5) ETTA JAMES – I Just Want To Make Love To You  (via satellite)

Her only hit and it got no higher.

(2) 3T – Anything  (via satellite)

At its peak.

(NEW) TERRORVISION – Perseverance

Performing what will become their first of three top ten hits when it peaks at number 5.

(1) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman

Third of five weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) ROD STEWART – Maggie May  (clip of TOTP 27-12-71)  (and credits)

Rod's first of six number one hits.

15th of February is next.

Top of the Pops Hippy

 I want to be a hippy and I want to get the 1st of February 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

I got the flower

1-2-96:   Presenter:  Lee Evans

(22) QFX – Everytime You Touch Me

Opening tonight's show with their first of five top 40 hits, but it got no higher.

(5) RADIOHEAD – Street Spirit

Performing the fifth single from their top 4 album, The Bends, and number 5 was its peak.

(20) E-MOTION – The Naughty North And The Sexy South  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak, until the remix later this year.

(2) THE BLUETONES – Slight Return

With their first of four top ten hits, and from their number one album, Expecting To Fly, but it could get no higher.

(17) NORTHERN UPROAR – From A Window

Their first of three top 40 hits, but it got no higher.

(12) TECHNOHEAD – I Wanna Be A Hippy

In the studio with what will become their only top ten hit when it peaks at number 6.

(9) DOG EAT DOG – No Fronts

With their only top ten hit and it was now at its peak.

(NEW) MEAT LOAF – Not A Dry Eye In The House

Here tonight to perform what will become his fifth of six top ten hits when it peaks at number 7.

(1) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman

Second of five weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) BUDDY HOLLY – Oh Boy  (clip of Ed Sullivan Show 26-1-58)  (and credits)

Number 3 (for the Crickets) in 1958.

World of Top of the Pops

 Tir na nog and Robin Hood, I wish for you the 25th of January 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Saw rockers

25-1-96:   Presenter:  Lulu

(14) SHED SEVEN – Getting Better

Getting the show underway but the song got no better in the charts.

(3) GOLDBUG – Whole Lotta Love

Performing their only hit and this Led Zeppelin cover was at its peak.

(21) ACE OF BASE – Beautiful Life  (video)  (and charts)

Peaked at number 15.

(15) THE SAW DOCTORS – World Of Good

With their second of four top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(12) UPSIDE DOWN – Change Your Mind

Here with their first of four top 40 hits and it went up one more place.

(11) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise

Yet another showing of this former number one.

(20) SKUNK ANANSIE – Weak

Performing their second of ten top 40 hits but this thumping tune got no higher.

(4) 3T – Anything

Tito Jackson's sons are here with their first of four top 10 hits and it went up two more places.

(1) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman

First of five weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) GENESIS – Turn It On Again  (clip of TOTP 13-3-80)  (and credits)

A number 8 hit from 1980.

1st of February is next.

Single Girl of the Pops

 Single girl, I just wanna be the 18th of January 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Singing girls

18-1-96:   Presenter:  Alan Davies

(12) THE BUCKETHEADS – Got Myself Together

Getting the show underway with their second and final hit and it got no higher.

(25) SUNSCREEM – White Skies

Here with their sixth of eight top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(9) COOLIO – Too Hot  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(21) LUSH – Single Girl

Performing their second of four top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(23) NIGHTCRAWLERS feat. JOHN REID – Let’s Push It

With their fifth of seven top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(7) CHER – One By One

Here in the studio tonight but the song was at its peak.

(8) CAST – Sandstorm

With their first of seven top ten hits but it got no higher.

(NEW) SOLO – Heaven

Became their only top 40 hit when it peaked at number 35.

(1) GEORGE MICHAEL – Jesus To A Child  (video)

The first single from his massive number one album, Older, it was his fifth if seven solo number ones, staying at the top for one week.

(TOTP2) TAKE THAT – It Only Takes A Minute  (clip of TOTP 4-6-92)  (and credits)

A number 7 hit from 1992.

Spaceman of the Pops

 I can't get off the carousel, I can't get off the 11th of January 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Jasman of the pops

11-1-96:   Presenter:  Lisa I'Anson

(22) JUDY CHEEKS – Reach

Performing what was to be her last of five top 40 hits. This one had previously peaked at number 17 in 1994, but this time around it got no higher than 22.

(20) TORI AMOS – Caught A Lite Sneeze

Here with the first single from her number 2 album, Boys for Pele, but it got no higher.

(3) BABY D – So Pure  (video)  (and charts)

Their third and final top ten hit and it was at its peak.

(14) GENE – For The Dead

Performing their fourth of ten top 40 hits, and this was the biggest, but it got no higher.

(24) DREADZONE – Little Britain

With their only top 40 hit and it went up four more places.

(5) OASIS – Wonderwall

A third showing of this performance with the song going back up the charts again after peaking at number 2.

(11) SHAGGY – Why You Treat Me So Bad

He's here tonight but the song go no higher.

(NEW) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman

Jas Mann making his studio debut and this song from the Levi advert will be number one in two weeks time.

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (video)

Sixth and final week at number one.

(TOTP2) MUD – Rocket  (clip of TOTP 8-8-74)  (and credits)

A number 6 hit from 1974.

18th of January is next.

Top of the Party

 Everybody, ooh ooh, move your body, ooh ooh, to the 4th of January 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Happy Nude Year!

4-1-96:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(10) MOLELLA feat. THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – If You Wanna Party

Getting the New Year underway and the song went up one more place.

(18) DUBSTAR – Not So Manic Now

Making their studio debut with the third of eight top 40 hits, but it got no higher.

(16) MADONNA – Oh Father  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(2) BOYZONE – Father And Son

Also at its peak.

(17) THE PRESIDENTS OF THE USA – Lump  (via satellite)

Performing their first of four top ten hits and it went up two more places.

(8) ETERNAL – I Am Blessed

In the studio tonight and the song went up one more place.

(5) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL – Missing

Back for a fifth time in the studio with this song which had already peaked at number 3 and was now rising back up the charts again.

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (video)

Fifth of six weeks at number one.

(NEW) GEORGE MICHAEL – Jesus To A Child  (video)  (and credits)

Will be number one in two weeks time.

I Believe in Top of the Pops

 I believe that somewhere in the darkest night is the Christmas Day 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

I told you we'd be back

25-12-95:   Presenters:  Jack Dee & Björk

N-TRANCE – Set You Free

 

REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe  (clip of TOTP 5-1-95)

BOYZONE – Love Me For A Reason  (clip of TOTP 5-1-95)

THE HUMAN LEAGUE – Tell Me When  (clip of TOTP 5-1-95)

 

ANNIE LENNOX – No More I Love You’s

 

PERFECTO ALLSTARZ – Reach Up (Papa’s Got A Brand New Pig Bag)  (clip of TOTP 2-2-95)

MN8 – I’ve Got A Little Something For You  (clip of TOTP 2-2-95)

CELINE DION – Think Twice  (clip of TOTP 2-2-95)

 

TAKE THAT – Back For Good

 

CHER, CHRISSIE HYNDE & NENEH CHERRY with ERIC CLAPTON – Love Can Build A Bridge  (video)

ALEX PARTY – Don’t Give Me Your Life  (clip of TOTP 16-3-95)

THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)  (clip of TOTP 16-3-95)

 

BOYZONE – Key To My Life

(79) OASIS – Some Might Say  (clip of TOTP 27-4-95)

TINA ARENA – Chains  (clip of TOTP 27-4-95)

BRYAN ADAMS – Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman  (clip of TOTP 6-4-95)

ROBSON & JEROME – Unchained Melody

PEREZ ‘PREZ’ PRADO & HIS ORCHESTRA – Guaglione  (video)

SCATMAN JOHN – Scatman  (clip of TOTP 11-5-95)

MONTELL JORDAN – This Is How We Do It  (clip of TOTP 11-5-95)

PULP – Common People

U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me  (video)

BABY D – (Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime) I Need Your Loving  (video)

MICHAEL JACKSON – Scream  (video)

THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom

SUPERGRASS – Alright  (clip of TOTP 13-7-95)

DIANA KING – Shy Guy  (clip of TOTP 20-7-95)

(95) TAKE THAT – Never Forget  (clip of TOTP 20-7-95)

(147) BLUR – Country House

(82) OASIS – Roll With It  (clip of TOTP 17-8-95)

THE ORIGINAL – I Luv U Baby  (clip of TOTP 17-8-95)

SEAL – Kiss From A Rose  (clip of TOTP 27-7-95)

(90) MICHAEL JACKSON – You Are Not Alone  (video)

(113) THE REMBRANDTS – I’ll Be There For You  (clip of TOTP 31-8-95)

(91) SHAGGY – Boombastic  (clip of TOTP 21-9-95)

(155) N-TRANCE feat. RICARDO DA FORCE – Stayin’ Alive  (clip of TOTP 14-9-95)

(60) SIMPLY RED – Fairground

(6) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise  (clip of TOTP 26-10-95)

(61) MEAT LOAF – I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth)  (clip of TOTP 12-10-95)

(83) DEF LEPPARD – When Love And Hate Collide  (clip of TOTP 12-10-95)

(9) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe

 

(7) OASIS – Wonderwall  (clip of TOTP 9-11-95) 

(19) MADONNA – You’ll See  (clip of TOTP 2-11-95) 

(5) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL – Missing  (clip of TOTP 9-11-95)

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (and credits) (Got it right this time!)

4th of January 1996 is next.

A Winter's Top of the Pops

 There's a kind of magic in the 21st of December 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Bottles of the pop

21-12-95:   Presenters:  Ronan Keating & Stephen Gately

(22) CORONA – I Don’t Wanna Be A Star

Getting the last regular edition of 1995 underway but the song got no higher.

(35) MARY KIANI – I Give It All To You

Performing her second of four top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(6) QUEEN – A Winter’s Tale  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(12) THE LEVELLERS – Just The One

A second studio performance but the song got no higher.

(NEW) MADONNA – Oh Father  (video)

Will peak at number 16.

(33) JIMMY NAIL – Love

In the studio tonight but this John Lennon cover got no higher.

(10) OASIS – Wonderwall

Heading back up the charts again after previously peaking at number 2.

(NEW) DOG EAT DOG – No Fronts

Will become their only top 40 hit when it peaks at number 9.

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (video)

Third of six weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) THE SNOWMEN – Hokey Cokey  (clip of TOTP 17-12-81)  (and credits)

A number 18 hit from 1981.

25th December is next.

The Gift of Top of the Pops

 We mustn't forget the gift of the 14th of December 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Flowers power

14-12-95:   Presenter:  John Peel

(4) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL – Missing

Getting the show underway with a fourth time on the show for this song.

(9) THE CHILDLINERS – The Gift Of Christmas

In the studio again tonight but the song was at its peak.

(2) THE BEATLES – Free As A Bird  (video)  (and charts)

Couldn't quite become their 18th number one.

(22) SIMPLY RED – Remembering The First Time

Performing the second single from their number one album, Life, but it got no higher.

(18) MOLELLA feat. THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – If You Wanna Party

Here tonight and the song peaked at number 9.

(3) BOYZONE – Father And Son

A third studio performance and it went up one more place.

(8) BJÖRK – It’s Oh So Quiet

A second studio performance and it went up four more places.

(NEW) MIKE FLOWERS POPS – Wonderwall

Making his debut with the first of three top 40 hits, and this Oasis cover was by far his biggest and it will peak at number 2.

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (video)

Second of six weeks at number one.

21st of December is next

Just the One Top of the Pops

 This edition of Top of the Pops from the 7th of December 1995 will not be shown on BBC4 due to being hosted by Gary Glitter. The show (minus the number one) can be seen here on Youtube.

A little dress-pect

7-12-95:   Presenter:  Gary Glitter

(NEW) MOLELLA feat. THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – If You Wanna Party

Will peak at number 9.

(17) WET WET WET – She’s All On My Mind

Got no higher.

(6) MARIAH CAREY & BOYZ II MEN – One Sweet Day  (via satellite)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(20) ERASURE – Fingers And Thumbs (Cold Summer’s Day)

Got no higher.

(7) PULP – Disco 2000  (via satellite)

The third single from the number one album, Different Class, was at its peak.

(14) ETERNAL – I Am Blessed

Went up seven more places.

(NEW) THE LEVELLERS – Just The One

Will peak at number 12.

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (video)

First of six weeks at number one.

(ALBUM TRACK) GARY GLITTER – Hello! Hello! I’m Back Again  (and credits)

Had peaked at number 2 in 1973, this time around it made it to number 50.

14th of December is next.

Top of the Pops As a Bird

 Like a homing bird I fly to the 30th of November 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Berri nice

30-11-95:   Presenter:  Jack Dee

(20) BERRI – Shine Like A Star

Getting the show underway with her third and final top 40 hit, and it got no higher.

(16) P.J. & DUNCAN – Perfect

Here tonight with their eighth of fifteen top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(6) PASSENGERS – Miss Sarajevo  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(13) GARBAGE – Queer

Performing the second single from their top 6 debut album, Garbage, but it got no higher.

(NEW) THE CHILDLINERS – The Gift Of Christmas

Here in the studio and the song will peak at number 9.

(NEW) THE BEATLES – Free As A Bird  (video)

A second showing for the video and the song will peak at number 2.

(2) COOLIO feat. LV – Gangsta’s Paradise 

Another showing for this former number one.

(7) ENYA – Anywhere Is

A second studio performance but the song was now at its peak.

(1) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe 

Fourth and final week at number one.

(TOTP2) ROXY MUSIC – Dance Away  (footage from Snowtime Special: Abba In Switzerland 16-4-79)  (and credits)

A number 2 hit from 1979.

7th of December is up next.

It's Oh So Top of the Pops

 You fall in love, zing boom, it's oh so the 23rd of November 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Lions & Co

23-11-95:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(11) M-PEOPLE – Itchycoo Park

Getting the show underway but this Small Faces cover got no higher.

(10) BON JOVI – Lie To Me

In the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(5) BLUR – The Universal  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(3) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL – Missing

Now at its peak.

(8) BOYZONE – Father And Son

This Cat Stevens cover went up six more places.

(NEW) PASSENGERS – Miss Sarajevo  (video)

Became the supergroup's only hit when it peaked at number 6.

(9) BJÖRK – It’s Oh So Quiet

Performing her second of three top ten hits, and this became her biggest peaking at number 4.

(15) WHALE – Hobo Humpin’ Slobo Babe

A second studio performance but the song could scream no higher.

(1) ROBSON & JEROME – I Believe

Third of four weeks at number one.

(NEW) THE BEATLES – Free As A Bird  (video)  (and credits)

Their first 'new' song for 25 years, and it will peak at number 2. How many Beatles references did you spot in the video? There are between 80 to 100 of them!

30th of November is next.