Show Me Top of the Pops

 There you go flashing fever from your eyes, hey baby come over here because it's the 13th of September 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Tonsils of thunder

13-9-90:   Presenter:  Gary Davies

(27) LONDONBEAT – I’ve Been Thinking About You

Getting the show underway with became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 2.

(15) JANET JACKSON – Black Cat  (video)

Peaked at number 15.

(18) SONIA – End Of The World

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

(16) INXS – Suicide Blonde  (video)

Peaked at number 11.

(22) BASS-O-MATIC – Fascinating Rhythm 

This was William Orbit's band and the song peaked at number 9.

(5) THE KLF – What Time Is Love

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

(26) MARIA McKEE – Show Me Heaven 

Making her studio debut with a terrific live vocal of the song that will be her only number one when it gets there in two weeks time.

(1) STEVE MILLER BAND – The Joker  (video)

First of two weeks at number one. 

(29) FAITH NO MORE – Epic  (video)  (and credits)

 Peaked at number 25.

 

20th of September is next

Groovy Top of the Pops

 Get on, get on, get on, get on the 6th of September 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Adamski is in the building

6-9-90:   Presenter:  Jakki Brambles

(23) ADAMSKI – The Space Jungle

Getting us underway tonight channeling a bit of Elvis this became his second and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 7.

(14) MARIAH CAREY – Vision Of Love  (video)

Peaked at number 9.

(31) TALK TALK – Life’s What You Make It  (video)

Had peaked at number 16 in 1986, this time it made it to number 23.

(28) THE FARM – Groovy Train

Making their studio debut to perform what became their first of two top ten hits when it peaked at number 6.

(5) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)   (Album Chart)

From her number 2 album I'm Breathless.

(4) LUCIANO PAVAROTTI – Nessun Dorma  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number one album The Essential Pavarotti

(3) PHIL COLLINS – Something Happened On The Way To Heaven  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number 1 album ...But Seriously

(2) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Step By Step  (video)   (Album Chart)

From their number 1 album of the same name.

(1) ELTON JOHN – Club At The End Of The Street  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number 1 album Sleeping With the Past.

(29) CARON WHEELER – Livin’ In The Light 

Performing a live vocal in the studio this song became her first of two solo top 40 hits when it peaked at number 14.

(4) DEEE-LITE – Groove Is In The Heart  (video)

Went up two more places.

(21) LOOSE ENDS – Don’t Be A Fool 

In the studio tonight this became their fourth of five top 40 hits when it peaked at number 13.

(1) BOMBALURINA – Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini  (video)

Third and final week at number one. Ah yeah. 

(32) JANET JACKSON – Black Cat  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 15.

 

 

13th of September is next.

Where Are You Top of the Pops?

 I can't believe you've left me, why don't you come and get me the 30th of August 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Boo-tiful

30-8-90:   Presenter:  Mark Goodier

(25) ASWAD – Next To You

Getting this live show underway tonight and the song went up one more place.

(24) SONIA – End Of The World 

 The original by Skeeter Davis had made it to number 18 in 1963 and Sonia's updated version peaked at exactly that same position.

(11) THE KLF – What Time Is Love?

 A second time in the studio for this one and it peaked at number 5.

(14) STEVE MILLER BAND – The Joker  (video)

The soundtrack to the latest Levi's ad on the telly it was on its way to number one.

(4) BETTY BOO – Where Are You Baby?

Betty and the Boo-ettes are in the studio again and the song went up one more place.

(3) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Tonight  (video)

Someone at the BBC really liked this one, didn't they! But it was now at its peak.

(23) JASON DONOVAN – Rhythm Of The Rain

He's in the studio of course and this Cascades cover peaked at number 9.

(1) BOMBALURINA – Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

Second of three weeks at number one.

(31) WHITESNAKE – Now You’re Gone  (video)  (and credits)

Got no higher.

 

 

6th of September is next.

 

Silly Top of the Pops

 I've been wanting you for so long, every time I hear the 23rd of August 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Silly earrings

23-8-90:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(29) THE HUMAN LEAGUE – Heart Like A Wheel 

Getting tonight's show underway but the song got no higher and it would be five years until their next hit. 

(22) MARIAH CAREY – Vision Of Love  (video)

 Became her first of twenty-four top ten hits, not including her now annual re-entry every Xmas, when it peaked at number 9.

(31) TINA TURNER – Look Me In The Heart  (video)

Got no higher.

(14) JIVE BUNNY & THE MASTERMIXERS – Can Can You Party  (video)

Became their fifth and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 8.

(34) STEVE MILLER BAND – The Joker  (video)   (Breakers)

Originally failing to chart in 1973, it will be number one in three weeks time.

(36) WILSON PHILLIPS – Release Me  (video)   (Breakers)

Got no higher.

(37) SONIA – End Of The World  (video)   (Breakers)

Peaked at number 18.

(23) LINDY LAYTON feat. JANET KAY – Silly Games  

The duo are in the studio with the song that had made number 2 for Janet in 1979, but this new version only made it to 22.

(17) CLIFF RICHARD – Silhouettes  (video)

Peaked at number 10.

(11) DEACON BLUE – I’ll Never Fall In Love Again  (video)

This Bacharach and David song became their biggest hit when it peaked at number 2

(1) BOMBALURINA – Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini  

A new studio performance to celebate their first of three weeks at number one. 

(32) DEEE-LITE – Groove Is In The Heart  (video)  (and credits)

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

August 30th is next.

What Time Is Top of the Pops?

 I wanna see you sweat. I wanna see you sweat. I wanna see you sweat. Because its the 16th of August 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Rave on

16-8-90:   Presenter:  Anthea Turner

(24) GO WEST – The King Of Wishful Thinking 

Getting us underway tonight with a live vocal and this song from the Pretty Woman movie peaked at number 18.

 

(18) STING – An Englishman In New York  (video)

Went up three more places. 

(25) THE KLF – What Time Is Love?

 Making their studio debut tonight with became their first of five top ten hits when this exciting tune peaked at number 5.

(6) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Tonight  (video)

 This third single from their number one album Step by Step peaked at number 3.

(12) TOGETHER – Hardcore Uproar  (video)

At its peak.

(17) BETTY BOO – Where Are You Baby?

In the studio again with the lovely Boo-ettes to perform this third single from her top 4 album Boomania, and it became Betty's biggest hit and her third and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 3.

(13) JON BON JOVI – Blaze Of Glory  (video)

Got no higher.

(9) ROXETTE – Listen To Your Heart

Flying in from Stockholm to perform in the studio this evening and the song went up three more places.

(1) PARTNERS IN KRYME – Turtle Power  (video)

Fourth and final week at number one. 

(26) PRIMAL SCREAM – Come Together  (video)  (and credits)

Got no higher.

 

 

August 23rd is next.

 

Top of the Uploads 4

 A place for the friendly exchange of uploads.

The bargain store is still open, come inside.

Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot of the Pops

She was afraid to come out of the locker, she was afraid that somebody would see the 9th of August 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Bikini tops of the pops

9-8-90:   Presenter:  Gary Davies

(11) BOMBALURINA – Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

Timmy and the girls get this live show off to a summery start and it will be number one in two weeks time. Oh yeah.

(2) D.N.A. feat. SUZANNE VEGA – Tom’s Diner  (video)

At its peak.

(4) BLUE PEARL – Naked In The Rain  (video)

Also at its peak.

(23) CRAIG McLACHLAN & CHECK 1-2 – Amanda

He's hardly yet finished wth Mona and now here he is taking up with Amanda for what becam his second of four top 40 hits and this one peaked at number 19. 

(21) ROXETTE - Listen To Your Heart (Breakers)

Peaked at number 6.

(24) JON BON JOVI - Blaze of Glory (Breakers)

Became his first of five solo top 40 hits when it peaked at number 13.

(26) STING - Englishman In New York (Breakers)

Peaked at number 15.

(15) TRICKY DISCO – Tricky Disco  (video)

Went up one more place.

(5) THE SOUP DRAGONS feat. JUNIOR REID – I’m Free  (video)

At its peak.

(3) M.C. HAMMER – U Can’t Touch This  (video)

And another one at its peak.

(29) HOTHOUSE FLOWERS – I Can See Clearly Now

In the studio tonight with this Johnny Nash cover and it peaked at number 23.

(1) PARTNERS IN KRYME – Turtle Power  (video)

Third of four weeks at number one. 

(17) TOGETHER – Hardcore Uproar  (video)  (and credits)

Their only hit and it peaked at number 12.

 

 

August 16th is next.

 

She's A Little Top of the Pops

She walks like a millionaire, but they don't know she's been on the 2nd of August 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Hair-vee metal

2-8-90:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(21) LITTLE ANGELS – She’s A Little Angel

Getting tonight's show underway with their second of ten top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(17) NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Tonight  (video)

This Beatle/ELO-esque offering peaked at number 3.

(14) LFO – L.F.O.  (video)

Went up two more places.

(20) BELL BIV DEVOE – Poison

They're here in the studio and the song went up one more place.

(5) MADONNA – Vogue  (video)   (Album Chart)

From her number 2 album I'm Breathless.

(4) THE BEACH BOYS – Wouldn't It Be Nice  (video)   (Album Chart)

From their number 2 album Summer Dreams.

(3) THE ROLLING STONES –  Paint It Black  (video)   (Album Chart)

From their number 3 album Hot Rocks.

(2) LUCIANO PAVAROTTI – Nessun Dorma  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number one album The Essential Pavarotti.

(1) ELTON JOHN – Healing Hands  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number one album Sleeping With the Past.

(2) MADONNA – Hanky Panky  (video)

At it's naughty peak.

(11) PRINCE – Thieves In The Temple  (video)

Peaked at number 7.

(16) DREAM WARRIORS – Wash Your Face In My Sink  ®

At its peak.

(23) DURAN DURAN – Violence Of Summer  (video)

Went up three more places.

(1) PARTNERS IN KRYME – Turtle Power  (video)

Second of four weeks at number one. 

(22) TRICKY DISCO – Tricky Disco  (video)  (and credits)

Their only top 40 hit and it peaked at number 14.

 

 

August 9th is next.