Happy Top of the Pops-mas

 Thank you to everybody who contributes to and reads this blog. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Better New Year! We leap in our time machine and leave 1990 for one night to enjoy the simply awesome Christmas Day 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

See you again in about three years

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?) MIKE FLOWERS POPS – Wonderwall  (and credits) er... wasn't Earth Song actually the number one?

 7th of June 1990 is next!

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Top of the Shops

Top of the Pops Get Wicked

 Let's groove on 'cause it's time to hear the 31st of May 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Sign of the times

31-5-90:   Presenter:  Simon Mayo

(22) BLACK BOX – Everybody Everybody

Kicking off the show and the song peaked at number 16.

(20) TALK TALK – It’s My Life  (video)

Peaked at number 13.

(23) SAM BROWN – Kissing Gate

At its peak.

(19) ERASURE – Star  (video)

Peaked at number 11.

(25) JANE CHILD – Don’t Wanna Fall In Love  (video)

Her only hit and it peaked at number 22. 

(12) CHAD JACKSON – Hear The Drummer (Get Wicked) 

The Madchester DJ makes his studio debut with his only hit and it peaked at number 3.

 (15) BETTY BOO – Doin’ The Do  (video)

Became her second of three top ten hits when it peaked at number 7.

(2) ENGLAND/NEW ORDER – World In Motion  (video)

This football song gamechanger will be number one next week.

(1) ADAMSKI – Killer

Fourth and final week at number one.

(24) THE CHARLATANS – The Only One I Know  (video)  (and credits)

Became their first of four top ten Madchester hits when it peaked at number 9.

 

 

25th of December 1995 is next... What?

 

Roam of the Pops

 Roam around the world the trip begins with the 24th of May 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

 

Roam with a view

24-5-90:   Presenter:  Anthea Turner

(20) THE B52’S – Roam

Making their studio debut and getting tonight's show on the road with this second single from their top ten album Cosmic Thing and it went up three more places.

(10) MANTRONIX feat. WONDRESS – Take Your Time  (video)

Got no higher.

(5) EN VOGUE – Hold On

A very impressive studio debut from the girls but the song got no higher.

(32) MOVEMENT 98 feat. CARROLL THOMPSON – Joy And Heartbreak  (video) (Breakers)

Their only top 40 hit and it peaked at number 27.

(33) BETTY BOO – Doin’ The Do  (video) (Breakers)

Will peak at number 7.

(34) LITTLE ANGELS – Radical Your Lover  (video) (Breakers)

Their first of ten top 40 hits but number 34 was a high as this one got.

(35) TALK TALK – It’s My Life  (video) (Breakers)

Surprisingly this terrific song only made number 46 when first released in 1984, but this re-issue will do much better and peak at number 13.

(9) BEATS INTERNATIONAL – Won’t Talk About It

In the studio for a second time was this but the song was now at its peak.

(11) MICHAEL BOLTON – How Can We Be Lovers

Went up one more place.

(12) DON PABLO’S ANIMALS– Venus

This sample laden Shocking Blue cover was his only hit and it peaked at number 4.

(1) ADAMSKI – Killer  (video)

Third of four weeks at number one. 

(25) WAS (NOT WAS) – Papa Was A Rolling Stone  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 12.

 

 

31st of May is next.

 

Softly Whispering Top of the Pops

 I can feel your warm face, ever close to my lips, and I hear your voice whispering it's the 18th of May 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Belle hair

18-5-90:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(31) HOTHOUSE FLOWERS – Give It Up

Getting us underway with a live vocal but the song went up just one more place.

(25) LISA STANSFIELD – What Did I Do To You  (video)

Got no higher. (Was this edited out of tonight's repeat?)

(22) THE PASADENAS – Love Thing

In the studio giving it all their best dance moves but the song got no higher.

(16) THE CHIMES – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

Making their studio debut with this U2 cover and it became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 6.

(27) EURYTHMICS – Angel  (video)

Peaked at number 23.

(29) SAM BROWN – Kissing Gate

In the studio to perform her final top 40 hit and it peaked at number 23.

(21) PAUL YOUNG – Softly Whispering I Love You

 Also in the studio tonight with his new David Essex/Jason Donovan look but this song got no higher.

(1) ADAMSKI – Killer

Second of four weeks at number one. 

(28) DEPECHE MODE – Policy Of Truth  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 16.

 

 

May 24th is next.

Top of the Pops Killer

 Solitary brother, is there still a part of you that wants to live, solitary sister, is there still a part of you that wants to watch the 10th of May 1990 edition of Top of the Pops?

Seal of approval

10-5-90:   Presenter:  Gary Davies

(5) KYLIE MINOGUE – Better The Devil You Know

Getting tonight's show off to a typically energetic start and this latest song peaked at number 2 

(20) THE WONDERSTUFF – Circlesquare  (video)

 Got no higher.

(19) MANTRONIX feat. WONDRESS – Take Your Time

Flying into the studio to perform what became their second of two top ten hits when it peaked at number 10.

(8) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Cover Girl  (video)

Peaked at number 4.

(18) BEATS INTERNATIONAL – Won’t Talk About It

Lindy and the gang are back in the studio and this follow up to Dub Be Good To Me became their second and final top 40 hit and it peaked at number 9.

(22) MICHAEL BOLTON – How Can We Be Lovers

He's here tonight and power ballading his way to number 10.

(14) EN VOGUE – Hold On  (video)

Became their first of four top ten hits when it peaked at number 5.

(1) ADAMSKI – Killer

A third studio performance to celebrate his/their first of four weeks at number one. 

(25) THUNDER – Backstreet Symphony  (video)  (and credits)

At its peak.

 

 

18th of May is next.

 

Top of the Pops Spawned a Monster

 Sleep on and dream of love because it's the 3rd of May 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Hair raising

3-5-90:   Presenter:  Simon Mayo

(26) SINITTA – Hitchin’ A Ride

Getting the show off to a typically energetic start and the song went up two more places.

(8) SOUL II SOUL – A Dream’s A Dream  (video)

Also went up two more places.

(12) MORRISSEY – November Spawned A Monster

Straight in at number 12 and performing in the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(5) THE ADVENTURES OF STEVIE V – Dirty Cash  (video)

Peaked at number 2.

(33) EN VOGUE – Hold On  (video) (Breakers)

Became their first of four top ten hits when it peaked at number 5.

(34) BILLY IDOL – Cradle Of Love  (video) (Breakers)

Got no higher.

(38) MICHAEL BOLTON – How Can We Be Lovers  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 10.

(28) B.B.G. feat. DINA TAYLOR – Snappiness (Sweet Inspiration Edit)

In the studio with their only top 40 hit and it got no higher.

(18) BRUCE DICKINSON – Tattooed Millionaire  (video)

At its peak.

(4) ADAMSKI – Killer

A second studio performance and this song will indeed be number one next week.

(1) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)

Fourth and final week at number one. 

(53) EMMA – Give A Little Love Back To The World  (video)  (and credits)

She came sixth in Eurovision and the song made it to number 33.

 

 

May 10th is next.

 

Tomorrow of the Pops

 We can make it right, there's no need to rush, we can finish the 26th of April 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Tasty licks

26-4-90:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(25) PAT & MICK – Use It Up And Wear It Out

Getting the show underway with what became the duo's final top 40 hit when it peaked at number 22. 

(30) NATALIE COLE – Wild Women Do  (video)

 Peaked at number 16

(29) UNIQUE 3 – Musical Melody 

 In the studio tonight with their only top 40 hit and it got no higher.

 (3) PAUL ABDUL – Opposites Attract  (video)

 Went up one more place.

(34) ALL ABOUT EVE – Scarlet  (video) (Breakers)

Got no higher. 

(35) KID CREOLE & THE COCONUTS – The Sex Of It  (video) (Breakers)

 After a seven year break fron the charts this became their final top 40 hit and it peaked at number 29.

(38) SINITTA – Hitchin’ A Ride  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 24.

(20) JESUS JONES – Real Real Real

Went up one more place.

(26) PHIL COLLINS – Something Happened On The Way To Heaven  (video)

Peaked at number 15.

(28) TONGUE ‘N’ CHEEK – Tomorrow

A very enthusiastic studio performance of became their biggest hit when it peaked at number 20.

(1) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)

Third of four weeks at number one. 

(33) BRUCE DICKINSON – Tattooed Millionaire  (video)  (and credits)

Became his first of five solo top 40 hits when it peaked at number 18. 

3rd of May is next.

Top of the Uploads

 So I thought I'd try this as a little experiment, and see how it goes. This is a post where you can make all your requests for old editions, to keep them separate from the main blog comments. I hope this is ok with everyone? I love all the comments about the shows from all our wonderful contributors each week, and I also love how rare and old editions can be requested and shared by everyone, for all to enjoy, and I value highly the brilliant and prized service the generous uploaders provide

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Top of the Pops Velvet

The girl could sing, knew how to move everything, always wanting more, she'll leave you longing for the 19th of April 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Alannah is in the building

19-4-90:   Presenter:  Jakki Brambles

(21) SONIA – Counting Every Minute

Getting the show underway and the song peaked at number 16.

(25) THE QUIREBOYS – I Don’t Love You Anymore  (video)

Went up one more place.

(20) ADAMSKI – Killer

With Seal making his studio debut on vocals and this simply excellent song will be the next number one.

(18) THE BLUES BROTHERS – Everybody Needs Somebody To Love  (video)

John and Dan on their way to number 12.

(2) ALANNAH MYLES – Black Velvet

She's in the studio tonight as sultry as a female Elvis but the song could get no higher.

(28) THE ADVENTURES OF STEVIE V – Dirty Cash

Also in the studio performing what became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 2.

(30) FAITH NO MORE – From Out Of Nowhere

Turning up the volume several notches tonight with what became the band's second of fourteen top 40 hits when it peaked at number 23, despite the somewhat eccentric miming.

(1) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)

Second of four weeks at number one. 

(12) THE FAMILY STAND – Ghetto Heaven  (video)  (and credits)

Went up two more places.

 

 

April 26th is next.

 

This Beat is Top of the Pops

 When I'm down on the microphone stand, I give you all the dope lyrics and introduce the 12th of April 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Holy cap

12-4-90:   Presenter:  Mark Goodier

(23) JESUS JONES – Real Real Real

Manking their studio debut and really getting tonight's show underway with what became their first of eight top 40 hits when it peaked at nimber 19.

(18) JANET JACKSON – Escapade  (video)

Went up one more place.

(15) TECHNOTRONIC feat. M.C. ERIC – This Beat Is Technotronic

In the studio with their latest version of Pump Up the Jam but this one went up just one more place.

(11) HEART – All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You  (video)

Peaked at number 8.

(28) DAVID BOWIE – Fame 90  (video) (Breakers)

Had peaked at number 17 in 1975 but this remix got no higher than 28.

(30) SONIA – Counting Every Minute  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 16.

(31) THE BLUES BROTHERS – Everybody Needs Somebody To Love  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 12.

(7) BIZZ NIZZ – Don’t Miss The Partyline

Went up no higher.

(17) PAULA ABDUL – Opposites Attract  (video)

This song about her love affair with a cartoon cat became Paula's second of three top ten hits when it peaked at number 2.

(24) THE CURE – Pictures Of You

In the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(1) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)

First of four weeks at number one. 

(26) THE QUIREBOYS – I Don’t Love You Anymore  (video)  (and credits)

 Went up two more places.

April 19th is next.

Step On the Pops

 Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire, but you know he can't make you forget the 5th of April 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Strictly Come Bezzing

5-4-90:   Presenter:  Anthea Turner

(16) HAPPY MONDAYS – Step On

King Bez and the monarchs of Madchester get tonight's show underway and this John Kongos cover became their first of two top ten hits when it peaked at number 5.

(4) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)

Will be number one next week.

(6) THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS – Birdhouse In Your Soul

A repeat showing and the song was now at its peak.

(14) QUEEN LATIFAH & DE LA SOUL – Mama Gave Birth To The Soul Children  (video)

At its peak.

(EUROVISION) EMMA – Give A Little Love Back To The World

It's Eurovision time once again and this year fifteen year old Emma sings the UK entry live in the studio and then came a respectable 6th in the contest and the song peaked at number 33 in the charts.

(11) UB40 – Kingston Town  (video)

Peaked at number 4. 

(9) JASON DONOVAN – Hang On To Your Love 

 He's in the studio but the song only went up one more place.

 (1) SNAP – The Power

A new studio performance to mark their second and final week at number one.

(17) ALANNAH MYLES – Black Velvet  (video)  (and credits)

Her only top ten hit and it peaked at number 2.

 

 

April 12th is next.

Top of the Power

 Like the crack of the whip I snap attack, front or back in this thing called the 29th of March 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Bird of Paradise

29-3-90:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(22) BIZZ NIZZ – Don’t Miss The Partyline

Getting the party started tonight with what was their only hit and it peaked at number 7.

(23) HEART – All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You  (video)

 Peaked at number 8.

(3) CANDY FLIP – Strawberry Fields Forever

A second trippy into the studio but they were now at their peak.

(14) INSPIRAL CARPETS – This Is How It Feels

Also a second trippy into the studio and also at their peak. Does it remind you a little bit of That's Entertainment by the Jam?

(26) JIMMY SOMERVILLE – Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)

He's in the studio with his 18th top 40 hit so far altogether but this was another song at its peak.

(24) THE FAMILY STAND – Ghetto Heaven

In the studio tonight with their only hit (although a re-mix did chart again eight years later) and it peaked at number 10.

(21) JAM TRONIK – Another Day In Paradise

Also in the studio and this Phil Collins cover went up two more places. But where was their tin of paint?

(1) SNAP – The Power  (video)

First of two weeks at number one. 

(18) QUEEN LATIFAH & DE LA SOUL – Mama Gave Birth To The Soul Children  (video)  (and credits)

 Peaked at number 14.

April 5th is next.

Top of the Pops In Your Soul

 I'm your little glowing friend, I'm the 22nd of March 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Thunderbirds in their souls

22-3-90:   Presenter:  Gary Davies

(21) BIG FUN – Handful Of Promises

A bright start to the show but the song got no higher. 

(3) ERASURE – Blue Savannah  (video)

 At its peak.

(28) ORBITAL – Chime 

 Making their studio debut with their first of fourteen top 40 hits and this one peaked at number 17.

 (14) 49ers – Don’t You Love Me  (video)

Went up two more places.

(34) QUEEN LATIFAH & DE LA SOUL – Mama Gave Birth To The Soul Children  (video)(Breakers)

Peaked at number 14.

(33) HEART – All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You  (video)(Breakers)

Became their third and final top ten hit whent it peaked at number 8.

(36) JAM TRONIK – Another Day In Paradise  (video)(Breakers)

Their only hit and it peaked at number 19.

(12) SNAP – The Power

Making their studio debut with the song that will be number one next week.

(7) DAVID A. STEWART feat. CANDY DULFER – Lily Was Here  (video)

Went up one more place.

(17) THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS – Birdhouse In Your Soul

America's biggest indie band were like a pair of string puppets on a sugar rush and this very catchy song became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 6.

(1) BEATS INTERNATIONAL feat. LINDY LAYTON – Dub Be Good To Me  (video)

Fourth and final week at number one. 

(32) JIMMY SOMERVILLE – Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 26.

 

29th of March is next.

Top of the Pops Forever

 Let me take you down coz I'm going to the 15th of March 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Hoody two shoes

15-3-90:   Presenter:  Simon Mayo

(27) THE MISSION – Deliverance

Getting the show underway tonight to a lively start but the song got no higher.

(11) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – I’ll Be Loving You Forever  (video)

Peaked at number 5.

(18) CANDY FLIP – Strawberry Fields Forever

Making their tv debut and giving this Beatles classic the full Madchester treatment this was to be their only top 40 hit and it peaked at number 3.

(6) THE B52’S – Love Shack  (video)

On its way to number 2.

(29) BIG FUN – Handful Of Promises  (video)(Breakers)

Peaked at number 21.

(30) FISH – A Gentleman’s Excuse Me  (video)(Breakers)

Got no higher.

(31) WET WET WET – Hold Back The River  (video)(Breakers)

Got no higher.

(24) PRIMAL SCREAM – Loaded

Making their studio debut with what became their first of sixteen top 40 hit when it aptly peaked at number 16.

(22) INSPIRAL CARPETS – This Is How It Feels

Also making their debut and bringing a little bit more Madchester into the studio with what became their first of eleven top 40 hits when it peaked at number 14.

(4) JIVE BUNNY & THE MASTERMIXERS – That Sounds Good To Me  (video)

Got no higher.

(1) BEATS INTERNATIONAL feat. LINDY LAYTON – Dub Be Good To Me

Third of four weeks at number one. 

(28) 49ers – Don’t You Love Me  (video)  (and credits)

 Peaked at number 12.

22nd of March is next.

Top of the Pops Spurned

But I'm not easily forgotton, I'll appear when you least expect, I'm the 8th of March 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

 

The name's Mond

8-3-90:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(5) GURU JOSH – Infinity

Opening the show tonight but this tune was now at its peak.

(24) GLORIA ESTEFAN – Here We Are  (video)

Went up one more place.

(8) J.T. & THE BIG FAMILY – Moments In Soul

Performing in the studio and the song went up one more place.

(20) INNOCENCE – Natural Thing  (video)

Peaked at number 16.

(29) MARC ALMOND – A Lover Spurned

In the studio to perform this James Bond style song but it got no higher.

(12) ERASURE – Blue Savannah  (video)

Weird video and the song peaked at number 3.

(17) DAVID A. STEWART feat. CANDY DULFER – Lily Was Here  (video)

Dave's biggest hit after leaving the Eurythmics and it went up eleven more places.

(15) BROS – Madly In Love

In the studio with their first single that failed to make the top ten and it went up one more place.

 (1) BEATS INTERNATIONAL feat. LINDY LAYTON – Dub Be Good To Me  (video)

Second of four weeks at number one. 

(17) THE B52’S – Love Shack  (video)  (and credits)

On their way to b number 2.

 

 

15th of March is next.

 

How Am I Supposed To Live Without Top of the Pops

 I could hardly believe it when I heard the news today - it's the 1st of March 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Hair raiser

1-3-90:   Presenter:  Jakki Brambles

(29) SHAKIN’ STEVENS – I Might

Getting the show off to a rock no roll start and this one peaked at number 18.

(10) ROD STEWART – Downtown Train  (video)

At its peak.

(27) JAMIE J. MORGAN – Walk On The Wild Side

In the studio giving itall the movesbut this Lou Reed cover got no higher.

(31) INNOCENCE – Natural Thing  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 16.

(32) MARC ALMOND – A Lover Spurned  (video) (Breakers)

Went up three more places.

(33) THE B52’S – Love Shack  (video) (Breakers)

Became their biggest hit of course when it peaked at number 2.

(34) DAVID A. STEWART feat. CANDY DULFER – Lily Was Here  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 6.

(23) ELECTRIBE 101 – Talking With Myself

In the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(7) VARIOUS ARTISTS – The Brits 1990  (video)

This compilation of various dance tunes peaked at number 2.

(3) MICHAEL BOLTON – How Am I Supposed To Live Without You

Making his debut in the studio tonight but the song would go no higher.

(1) BEATS INTERNATIONAL feat. LINDY LAYTON – Dub Be Good To Me

A new studio performance to mark their first of four weeks at number one. 

(22) J.T. & THE BIG FAMILY – Moments In Soul  (video)  (and credits)

Their only hit and it peaked at number 7.

 

 

March 8th is next.

Room At Top of the Pops

 Once is never enough, never never was, so says the 22nd February 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Quiff and deliver

22-2-90:   Presenter:  Mark Goodier

(13) TINA TURNER – Steamy Windows

She ended the last show and begins the new one, but the song got no higher.

(24) CHRIS REA – Tell Me There’s A Heaven  (video)

Also got no higher.

(2) BEATS INTERNATIONAL feat. LINDY LAYTON – Dub Be Good To Me

A second studio performance of the song that will be number one next week.

(19) CLIFF RICHARD – Stronger Than That  (video)

Went up five more places.

(32) THUNDER – Dirty Love  (video) (Breakers)

Their first of sixteen top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(33) ELECTRIBE 101 – Talking With Myself  (video) (Breakers)

Their biggest hit and it went up ten more places.

(36) JAMIE J. MORGAN – Walk On The Wild Side  (video) (Breakers)

His only hit and it peaked at number 27.

(38) RENEGADE SOUNDWAVE – Probably A Robbery  (video) (Breakers)

Their only top 40 hit and it got no higher. 

(27) GURU JOSH – Infinity

 In the studio to perform what became his only top ten hit when it peaked at number 5.

(22) ADAM ANT – Room At The Top

Returning to the charts after a five year break with a song that peaked at number 13.

(1) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U

With a new studio performance of the second biggest selling single of the year to mark her fourth and final week at number one. 

(29) AEROSMITH – Dude (Looks Like A Lady)  (video)  (and credits)

Originally peaking at number 45 back in 1987, this re-issue became their second of thirteen top 40 hits when it peaked at number 20.

 

 

March 1st is next.

 

 

 

Top of the Pops Anybody Else

 I'll tell you what I know so well - it's the 15th of February 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Mr Charisma

15-2-90:   Presenter:  Anthea Turner

(5) BLACK BOX – I Don’t Know Anybody Else

Getting the show underway tonight with their second of three top ten hits and it peaked at number 4. 

(15) CHER – Just Like Jesse James  (video)

Went up four more places.

(25) ERIC CLAPTON – Bad Love  (video)

Got no higher.

(24) THE WEDDING PRESENT – Brassneck

Despite putting everything in to this performance, the song got no higher.

(21) ROD STEWART – Downtown Train  (video)

Peaked at number 10.

(6) SYBIL – Walk On By

Her first of three top ten hits was now at its peak.

(17) DEPECHE MODE – Enjoy The Silence  (video)

Became their first top ten hit in six years when it reached number 6.

(22) MICHAEL BOLTON – How Am I Supposed To Live Without You  (video)

Became his first of four top ten hits when it peaked at number 3.

(31) THE STRANGLERS – 96 Tears

In the studio to perform their final top 20 hit and it peaked at number 17.

(1) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U

Third of four weeks at number one. 

(27) TINA TURNER – Steamy Windows  (video)  (and credits)

Playing us out and on her was to number 13.

 

 

February 22nd is next.

Top of the Pops Be Good to Me

Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty, you're listening to the boy from the big bad city, this is the 8th of February 1990 edition of Top of the Pops, this is the 8th of February 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Jam hot

8-2-90:   Presenter:  Gary Davies

(10) YELL! – Instant Replay

 Getting the show underway for a second time but the song got no higher.

(27) JANET JACKSON – Come Back To Me  (video)

Peaked at number 20.

(15) BEATS INTERNATIONAL feat. LINDY LAYTON – Dub Be Good To Me

Making their debut in the studio and Gary was spot on with his number one prediction.

(11) DEL AMITRI – Nothing Ever Happens 

Their first of fifteen top 40 hits but it was now at its peak.

(19) LISA STANSFIELD – Live Together  (video)

Peaked at number 10.

(24) THE BELOVED – Hello  (video)

This Madchester sound peaked at number 19.

(7) PHIL COLLINS – I Wish It Would Rain Down

At its peak.

(12) SKID ROW – 18 And Life  (video)

The Bon Jovi juniors were also at their peak.

(1) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U  (video)

Second of four weeks at number one. 

(29) EURYTHMICS – The King And Queen Of America  (video)  (and credits)

Entertaining video but the song was now at its peak.

15th of February is next.

Top of the Pops All Over Again

 You'd told me you'd never leave me baby, but this is the 2nd of February 1990 edition of Top of the Pops all over again!

Buttons up

2-2-90:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(9) LONNIE GORDON  – Happenin’ All Over Again

Getting the show underway in the studio tonight with what was her only top ten hit and it peaked at number 4.

(29) WRECKS-N-EFFECT – Juicy

Making their studio debut but the tune got no higher.

(20) AND WHY NOT? – The Face

 This lively Bros-esque song was their biggest hit and it peaked at number 13.

(19) SYBIL – Walk On By

Became her first of three top ten hits when it peaked at number 6.

(32) BIRDLAND – Sleep With Me  (video) (Breakers)

Got no higher.

(36) THE BELOVED – Hello  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 19.

(34) EURYTHMICS – The King And Queen Of America  (video) (Breakers)

Peaked at number 29.

(22) HOUSE OF LOVE – Shine On

This very 90's sound was their biggest hit and it went up two more places.

(4) MANTRONIX feat. WONDRESS – Got To Have Your Love  (video)

At its peak.

(25) CHER – Just Like Jesse James  (video)

Yee- hi! On her way to number 11.

(3) TECHNOTRONIC feat. YA KID K – Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)

In the studio with the follow up to Pump Up the Jam and it went up one more place.

(1) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U

First of four weeks at number one. 

(23) SKID ROW – 18 And Life  (video)  (and credits)

 Their biggest hit and it peaked at number 12

February 8th is next.

Top of the Pops Replay

 You set my lips on fire, you won the key to my heart, and I can't get enough of the 26th of January 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Top of the (arm) pits

26-1-90:   Presenters:  Simon Mayo & Jakki Brambles

(24) YELL! – Instant Replay

Getting the show underway with their studio debut, but this Dan Hartman cover was the duo's only hit and it made number 10.

(18) PUBLIC ENEMY – Welcome To The Terrordome  (video)

Peaked at number 18.

(23) DEL AMITRI – Nothing Ever Happens

In the studio to perform what became their biggest hit when it peaked at number 11.

(9) F.P.I. PROJECT feat. SHARON DEE CLARKE – Going Back To My Roots

Third time on the show but the song was now at its peak.

(31) AND WHY NOT? – The Face  (video) (Breaker)

Their biggest hit and it peaked at number 13. 

(32) LONNIE GORDON – Happenin’ All Over Again  (video) (Breaker)

Her only top ten hit and it peaked at number 4. 

(27) QUINCY JONES feat. RAY CHARLES & CHAKA KHAN – I’ll Be Good To You  (video)

Peaked at number 21.

(26) PHIL COLLINS – I Wish It Would Rain Down

In the studio with what looks like his great grandad on guitar and the song peaked at number 7.

(12) ADAMSKI – N-R-G 

Making his studio debut but this energetic tune got no higher.

 (3) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U

 Looking all serious and moody in the studio with the song that will be number one next week.

(1) KYLIE MINOGUE – Tears On My Pillow (video)

First and only week at number one. 

(19) GINO LATINO – Welcome  (video)  (and credits)

His only hit and it peaked at number 17.

 

February 2nd is next.

 

Top of the Pops Told You So

 Dreams would come and go, could have told you so, it's the 18th of January 1990 edition of Top fo the Pops!

Top of the Quiffs

18-1-90:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(13) HALO JAMES – Could Have Told You So

Getting us underway tonight and the song peaked at number 6

(20) LIL’ LOUIS & THE WORLD – I Called U  (video)

Peaked at number 16.

(23) MARTIKA – More Than You Know

In the studio and sounding perhaps a little bit like Tiffany, and the song peaked at number 15.

(3) 49ers – Touch Me  (video)

Their only top ten hit was now at its peak.

(18) MEGADETH – No More Mr. Nice Guy  (video)

Went up five more places.

(31) NENEH CHERRY – Inna City Mamma  (video) (Breaker)

Got no higher.

(30) SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U  (video) (Breaker)

On her way to number one of course.

(19) THE QUIREBOYS – Hey You

Their biggest hit and it peakd at number 14.

(2) KYLIE MINOGUE – Tears On My Pillow  (video)

From her new movie The Delinquents, and it will be number one next week. 

(1) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Hangin’ Tough  (video)

Second and final week at the top. 

(27) ADAMSKI – N-R-G  (video)  (and credits)

His first of three top 40 hits when it peaked at number 12.

January 26th is next.

 

Top of the Pops of the New Year

 You're so young and you know so much, heaven help us all it's the 11th of January 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Big Fish in a small studio

11-1-90:   Presenter:  Simon Mayo

(14) F.P.I. PROJECT feat. SHARON DEE CLARKE – Going Back To My Roots

Sharon's turned up at last to get the show underway tonight and the song peaked at number 9.

(24) JIMMY SOMERVILLE – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)  (video)

This cover of Sylvester's classic disco song became Jimmy's first of two solo top ten hits when it peaked at number 5.

(16) D-MOB feat. NUFF JUICE – Put Your Hands Together

In the studio to perform what was to be their third and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 7.

(12) MANTRONIX feat. WONDRESS – Got To Have Your Love  (video)

Became their first of two top ten hits when it peaked at number 4.

 

(25) FISH – Big Wedge 

In the studio dressed up as Big Sam to perform his biggest solo hit but number 25 was as good as it got.

 

(17) THE MISSION – Butterfly On A Wheel

 Also in the studio tonight and this dramatic song peaked at number 12.

(21) DEACON BLUE – Queen Of The New Year 

Perfoming this lively new year number in the studio but it got no higher. 

(1) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Hangin’ Tough  (video)

 First of two weeks at number one.

(30) HALO JAMES – Could Have Told You So  (video)  (and credits)

Became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 6.

 

 

January 18th is next.

Listen To Your Top of the Pops

 Happy New Top of the Pops! And the show enters its last ever full decade with this live edition from the 4th of January 1990.

Happy New Decade

4-1-90:   Presenter:  Gary Davies

(24) THE QUIREBOYS – Hey You 

Getting the 90's underway in the studio tonight with what became their biggest hit when it peaked at number 14.

 

(5) MADONNA – Dear Jessie  (video)

At its peak.

(18) SILVER BULLET – 20 Seconds To Comply  (video)

 On its way to number 11.

(12) LATINO RAVE – Deep Heat ’89  (video)

At its peak. 

(20) SONIA – Listen To Your Heart 

In the studio and dancing her way to number 10. 

(8) DE LA SOUL – The Magic Number  (video)

 Went up one more place.

(23) 49ers – Touch Me  (video)

 Peaked at number 3.

(9) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Hangin’ Tough  (video)

Became their second of two number ones, but what a year 1990 was to be for this band, with no less than seven top ten hits!

(11) ROB ‘N’ RAZ feat. LEILA K – Got To Get  (video)

Peaked at number 8.

(1) BAND AID II – Do They Know It’s Christmas?  (video)

Third and final week at number one. 

(25) F.P.I. PROJECT feat. SHARON DEE CLARKE – Going Back To My Roots  (and credits) 

 Became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 9. But where was Sharon?

January 11th is next.

Nothing Compares to 1990

 The long wait is over at last and 1990 is finally upon us, and first up to enjoy is the BBC4 curtain raiser Big Hits compilation.

Hello Princess

Adamski featuring Seal - "Killer"

Fabulous track which was a massive number one hit in the spring.

 

Vanilla Ice - "Ice Ice Baby"

Rapping it live, his only number one hit.

 

EMF - "Unbelevable"

Became their first of three top ten hits when it made number 3.

 

Blue Pearl - "Naked in the Rain"

Yum Yum. Peaked at number 4.

 

Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - "Dub Be Good to Me"

Got to number one early in the year.

 

En Vogue - "Hold On"

Became their first of four top ten hits when it peaked at number 5.

 

KLF - "What Time is Love"

This exciting sound peaked at number 5.

 

Maria McKee - "Show Me Heaven"

Singing her huge number one hit live in the studio.

 

LondonBeat - "I've Been Thinking About You"

Their only top ten hit and it peaked at number 2.

 

Sinead O'Connor - "Nothing Compares 2 U"

A huge number one hit early in the year.

 

Betty Boo - "Doin' the Do"

In the studio with the Boo-ettes and the song peaked at number 7.

 

Primal Scream - "Loaded"

Their debut hit and it peaked at number 16.

 

Monie Love featuring True Image - "It's a Shame (My Sister)

Peaked at number 12.

 

Beautiful South - "A Little Time"

Briana and Dave duet on the band's only number one hit.

 

Elton John - "Sacrifice"

Incredibly, this was Elton's first ever solo number one hit!

 

Kylie Minogue - "Better the Devil You Know"

Already her tenth top ten hit and it peaked at number 2.

 

Happy Mondays - "Kinky Afro"

Their second top ten hit of the year and it peaked at number 5.

 

Tina Turner - "Steamy Windows"

Peaked at number 13.

 

Snap - "The Power"

With their first of two number ones and nine top ten hits.

 

The Farm - "Altogether Now"

With their biggest hit and it peaked at number 4.

 

Next up is January 4th 1990.

 

 

 

 

Vote For 1990!

 

There's still a lack of news as to when exactly Top of the Pops 1990 will commence on BBC4. My guess is either the 18th or the 25th of September. But nevermind because that gives us plenty of time to vote for a new name for the blog! Vote by putting your preferred name from the list below in the comments. Here are the ten candidates:

 

 

1. A Little Time.

 

2. Nothing Compares 2 U.

 

3. All Together Now.

 

4. Show Me Heaven.

 

5. Doin' the Do.

 

6. The Power.

 

7. Step On.

 

8. There She Goes.

 

9. I've Been Thinking About You.

10. Step Back in Time.

 

 

The voting is now open!