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.