Up Top of the Pops

 When the sun is going down show me the 12th of November 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

Uplifting performance

12-11-99:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss

(2) TIN TIN OUT feat. EMMA BUNTON – What I Am

Getting the show underway with what was the second and final top ten hit for Tin Tin Out, and the first of seven top ten hits for Emma, but it could get no higher.

(10) SAVAGE GARDEN – I Knew I Loved You

Here with their third of four top ten hits and it was at its peak.

(NEW) BECK – Sexxlaws

Performing a song that will peak at number 27.

(6) ANOTHER LEVEL – Bomb Diggy

In the studio with their final single, and their seventh top ten hit, but it got no higher.

(5) JENNIFER LOPEZ – Waiting For Tonight

With us tonight but the song got no higher.

(16) MR. VEGAS – Heads High

Performing his only hit and it was at its peak.

(NEW) CHILDREN’S PROMISE – It’s Only Rock And Roll  (video)

Charity cover of the Rolling Stones song and it will peak at number 19.

(1) GERI HALLIWELL – Lift Me Up  (and credits)

Performing her second of four solo number ones, and it was at the top for one week.

Keep On Top of the Tops

 Baby take a good look around at the 5th of November 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

High Five

5-11-99:   Presenter:  Jamie Theakston

(7) MACY GRAY – I Try

Getting Bonfire Night underway and the song will rocket one more place.

(17) PHIL COLLINS – You’ll Be In My Heart

Here tonight but got no higher.

(9) DIANA ROSS – Not Over You Yet

Also with us in the studio but the song was at its peak.

(23) IAN BROWN – Love Like A Fountain

In the studio but got no higher.

(5) MARIAH CAREY – Heartbreaker

Performing the first single from her number 8 album, Rainbow, and it was at its peak.

(25) SEMISONIC – Closing Time

Here with their first of four top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(NEW) RICKY MARTIN – Shake Your Bon-Bon  (live clip)

Will peak at number 12.

(1) FIVE – Keep On Movin’  (and credits)

Performing their first of three number ones, and it was at the top for one week.

Top of the Pops Without Wings

 When you've found that special thing, you're the 29th of October 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

All white on the night

29-10-99:   Presenter:  Jamie Theakston

(10) TINA TURNER – When The Heartache Is Over

At its peak.

(14) SIMPLY RED – Ain’t That A Lot Of Love

In the studio tonight but got no higher.

(16) ETERNAL – What’cha Gonna Do

Now a duo with their fifteenth and final top 40 hit, and it was at its peak.

(NEW) WILL SMITH – Will 2K  (video)

Will peak at number 2.

(11) ONEPHATDEEVA – In And Out Of My Life

In the studio tonight but got no higher.

(3) R. KELLY – If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time  (video)

Peaked at number 2. Edited out of tonight's broadcast.

(9) DESTINY’S CHILD – Bug A Boo

Here tonight but got no higher.

(1) WESTLIFE – Flying Without Wings  (and credits)

One week at number one.

Don't Stop Top of the Pops

 It's the real sound, don't stop the 22nd October 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

Show stopper

22-10-99:   Presenter:  Jamie Theakston

(9) MACY GRAY – I Try  (footage from Swansea)

Will peak at number 6

(8) B*WITCHED – Jesse Hold On

Performing their sixth and final top ten hit and it had peaked at number 4.

(3) ATB – Don’t Stop

With his second of three top ten hits and it was at its peak.

(7) HONEYZ – Never Let You Down

Performing their fourth of five top ten hits but it got no higher.

(6) LIAM GALLAGHER & STEVE CRADOCK – Carnation  (footage from Birmingham)

At its peak.

(5) STEPS – After The Love Has Gone

In the studio tonight but got no higher.

(NEW) TINA TURNER – When The Heartache Is Over

Performing what will become her eighth and final solo top ten hit when it peaks at number 10.

(1) CHRISTINA AGUILERA – Genie In A Bottle  (footage from Swansea)  (and credits) 

Second and final week at number one.

Top of the Pops in a Bottle

 I can make your wish come true, I'm the 15th of October 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

Bottle of pop

15-10-99:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss  

(11) EURYTHMICS – I Saved The World Today  (from Swansea)

Getting the show from Swansea underway but the song got no higher.

(5) JORDAN KNIGHT – Give It To You  (from Swansea)

The New Kids on the Block singer performs his only solo hit and it was at its peak.

(10) MACY GRAY – I Try  (from Swansea)

A second studio performance and the song will peak at number 6.

(12) THE CHARLATANS – Forever  (from Swansea)

Performing the first single from their number 2 album, Us and Us Only, but it got no higher.

(2) ANN LEE – 2 Times  (from Swansea)

Here with her only top ten hit and it was at its peak.

(NEW) GEORGE MICHAEL – Brother Can You Spare A Dime  (clip of Net Aid)

A charity performance, not released as a single.

(17) JAMES – Just Like Fred Astaire  (from Swansea)

Performing their eighteenth and penultimate top 40 hit but it got no higher.

(1) CHRISTINA AGUILERA – Genie In A Bottle  (from Swansea)  (and credits)

Here tonight with her first of four number ones and her first of two weeks at the top.

I Try Top of the Pops

 Though I try to hide it, it's clear, my world is the 8th of October 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

Gray day

8-10-99:   Presenter:  Jamie Theakston

(2) S. CLUB 7 – S. Club Party  (from Birmingham)

Getting tonight's show underway and the song was at its peak.

(14) PET SHOP BOYS – New York City Boy  (from Birmingham)

In Birmingham tonight but the song got no higher.

(10) MACY GRAY – I Try  (from Birmingham)

Making her debut with her only top ten hit and it will go up another four places.

(4) MELANIE C – Goin’ Down  (from Birmingham)

Here with the first single from her debut solo album, Northern Star, and it was at its peak.

(NEW) LIAM GALLAGHER & STEVE CRADDOCK – Carnation  (from Birmingham)

Performing this Jam cover which will peak at number 6.

 

(NEW) EURYTHMICS – I Saved The World Today  (from Birmingham)

With their first new single for ten years and it will peak at number 11.

(9) GABRIELLE – Sunshine  (from Birmingham)

Here tonight with the first single from her number one album, Rise, and it was at its peak.

(1) EIFFEL 65 – Blue (Da Ba Dee)  (footage from Liverpool)  (and credits)

Third and final week at number one.

Top of the Pops Party

 There aint no party like the 1st of October 1999 edition of Top of the Pops!

Club Night

1-10-99:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss 

(8) D.J. JEAN – The Launch  (from Newcastle)

Getting the show from Newcastle underway, but the tune had already peaked at number 2.

(3) SHANIA TWAIN – Man! I Feel Like A Woman

At its peak.

(14) KELLE BRYAN – Higher Than Heaven  (from Newcastle)

Performing her only solo hit after leaving Eternal, and it was at its peak.

(16) DAVID BOWIE – Thursday’s Child

At its peak.

(2) S. CLUB 7 – S. Club Party  (from Newcastle)

Here with the second single from their number 2 album, S Club, but it could get no higher.

(5) BRITNEY SPEARS – Crazy  (video)

At its peak.

(4) LOU BEGA – Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of…)

A new studio performance from the former number one.

(1) EIFFEL 65 – Blue (Da Ba Dee)  (footage from Liverpool)  (and credits) 

Second of three weeks at number one.