Top of the Pops Innuendo

 While the sun hangs in the sky and the desert has sand there'll always be the 24th of January1991 edition of Top of the Pops!

 

Mane man

24-1-91:   Presenter:  Simon Mayo

(26) TONGUE ‘N’ CHEEK – Forget Me Nots

Getting us underway with this Patrice Rushen cover which was to be their final hit and it got no higher.

(9) ROBERT PALMER – Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You

A repeat showing and at its peak.

(6) 2 IN A ROOM – Wiggle It  (video)

Their only top ten hit and it peaked at number 3.

(11) THE SIMPSONS – Do The Bartman  (video)

The first of two top ten hits for the cartoon family, with this one going all the way to the top.

(7) OFF-SHORE – I Can’t Take The Power

In the studio but it got no higher.

(18) A TRIBE CALLED QUEST – Can I Kick It?   (video)

Their first of three top 40 hits, and it went up three more places.

(14) RICK ASTLEY – Cry For Help

In the studio with his lockdown hair to perform what became his eighth and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 7. 

(1) QUEEN – Innuendo  (video)  (and credits)

Straight to the top but for one week only for this epic title track from their number one album.

January 31st is next.

3 a.m. Top of the Pops

 Ancients of Mu Mu are you ready for the 19th of January 1991 edition of Top of the Pops!

Double trouble

19-1-91:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(26) SOHO – Hippychick

Getting tonight's show off to a leapy start with what became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 8.

(25) BELINDA CARLISLE – Summer Rain  (video) 

Went up two more places.

(18) ALEXANDER O’NEAL – All True Man 

He's in the studio but the song got no higher.

(10) BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life  (video) 

Went up two more places.

(5) THE KLF – 3 a.m. Eternal 

In the studio to perform what was soon to become their one and only number one.

(28) THE HIGH – Box Set Go  (video)   (Breakers)

Their only top 40 hit and it got no higher.

(27) A TRIBE CALLED QUEST – Can I Kick It?  (video)   (Breakers)

Became their biggest hit when it peaked at number 15.

(29) THE STRANGLERS – Always The Sun  (video)   (Breakers)

Had made number 30 in 1986, this time around 29 was its peak.

(22) STING – All This Time  (video) 

Got no higher.

(2) SEAL – Crazy 

In the studio for a third time but he couldn't quite make it to number one.

(1) ENIGMA – Sadness Part 1  (video) 

Finally making it to number one, but only for a week. 

(21) RALPH TRESVANT – Sensitivity  (video)  (and credits) 

Peaked at number 18. 

January 24th is next.

X Y and Top of the Pops

 I am you, and you are me, and this is the 10th of January 1991 edition of Top of the Pops!

Thumb-tastic

10-1-91:   Presenter:  Jakki Brambles

(29) BANANARAMA – Preacher Man

Getting the show underwear with a song that peaked at number 20.

(17) WHITNEY HOUSTON – All The Man That I Need  (video)

Peaked at number 13

(18) POP WILL EAT ITSELF – X Y and Zee

In the studio to perform their biggest hit to date peaking at number 15.

(3) JOHN TRAVOLTA & OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN – The Grease Megamix  (video)

Some more clips we didn't get to see in the 1978 re-runs but it was now at its megamix peak.

(27) OFF-SHORE – I Can’t Take The Power  (video)

Became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 7.

(15) JESUS JONES – International Bright Young Thing

 The keyboard player certainly seemed to be having a good old time and this song became their first of two top ten hits when it peaked at number 7.

(8) M.C. HAMMER – Pray  (video)

At its peak.

(2) ENIGMA – Sadness Part 1  (video)

Knocking on the door to number one.

(30) ROBERT PALMER – Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You

In the studio tonight to perform what became his fifth and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 9.

(1) IRON MAIDEN – Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter  (video)

Second and final week at number one. 

(26) STING – All This Time  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 22.

 

 

Next up is January 19th.

 

Top of the Slaughter

 Honey, it's getting close to seven, and time for the 3rd of January 1991 edition of Top of the Pops!

Happy Boo Year!

3-1-91:   Presenter:  Gary Davies 

(29) BETTY BOO – 24 Hours 

Getting the new year underway on this live show and the song went up four more places.

(34) BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life  (video) 

Had made it to number 6 in 1987, this time around it reached number 8.

(31) GAZZA – Geordie Boys (Gazza Rap)  (video) 

Got no higher.

(14) BLACK BOX – The Total Mix  (video)

Went up two more places.

(11) SEAL – Crazy 

One of only two acts in the studio tonight and the song was heading towards number 2.

(25) C & C MUSIC FACTORY feat. FREEDOM WILLIAMS – Gonna Make You Sweat  (video) 

Became their first of two top ten hits when it peaked at number 3.

(5) CLIFF RICHARD – Saviour’s Day  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number 3 album From A Distance...The Event.

(4) PAVAROTTI, DOMINGO & CARRERAS – O Sole Mio  (live clip)   (Album Chart)

 From the number one album In Concert.

(3) PHIL COLLINS – Do You Remember  (live clip)   (Album Chart)

From his number 2 album Serious Hits...Live!

(2) ELTON JOHN – Sacrifice  (video)   (Album Chart)

From his number one album The Very Best Of Elton John

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

From her number one album The Immaculate Collection

(23) ANTHRAX – Got The Time  (video) 

Peaked at number 16.

(21) PATSY CLINE – Crazy  (video) 

Became her biggest hit when it peaked at number 14.

(1) IRON MAIDEN – Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter  (video) 

First of two weeks for the band's only number one. 

(36) ORCHESTRA ON THE HALF SHELL – Turtle Rhapsody  (video)  (and credits) 

 Got no higher.

January 10th is next.

Saviours of the Pops

 Winter has truly begun and we are waiting for, waiting for the 25th of December 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Cliffmas Day

25-12-90:   Presenters:  Mark Goodier & Anthea Turner

(27) KIM APPLEBY – Don’t Worry

Getting Christmas Day underway with her number 2 hit.

 

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

KYLIE MINOGUE – Tears On My Pillow  (video)

 

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

Back together for one last studio rendition of their number 1 hit.

 

SLADE – Merry Xmas Everybody  (clip of TOTP 25-12-74)

MUD – Lonely This Christmas   (clip of TOTP 25-12-74)

ST. WINIFRED’S SCHOOL CHOIR – There’s No One Quite Like Grandma (clip of TOTP 25-12-80)

(55) THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH – A Little Time

Also back in the studio for a new performance of their recent number 1 song.

ENGLAND/NEW ORDER – World In Motion  (video)
PARTNERS IN KRYME – Turtle Power  (video)

BOMBALURINA – Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

In the studio with their summer number 1. Oh yeah.

BONEY M – Mary’s Boy Child – Oh My Lord  (clip of TOTP 25-12-78)
THE HUMAN LEAGUE – Don’t You Want Me  (clip of TOTP 24-12-81)

ELTON JOHN – Sacrifice  (clip of TOTP 21-6-90)

SNAP – The Power  (video) 

(2) VANILLA ICE – Ice Ice Baby  (video)

KYLIE MINOGUE – Better The Devil You Know 

In the Christmas Day studio with her devilish number 2 hit.

ADAMSKI – Killer

A totally fabulous live studio performance from both Adamski on keyboards and of course Seal on vocals.

STEVE MILLER BAND – The Joker  (video)
THE B52’S – Love Shack  (video)
SINEAD O’CONNOR – Nothing Compares 2 U
SHAKIN’ STEVENS – Merry Christmas Everyone  (clip of TOTP 12-12-85)
CLIFF RICHARD – Mistletoe And Wine  (clip of TOTP 8-12-88)

LONDONBEAT – I’ve Been Thinking About You

In the studio today with their number 2 hit.

(12) THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS – Unchained Melody  (video)
ALANNAH MILES – Black Velvet  (video)
MARIA McKEE – Show Me Heaven  (video)
THE FLYING PICKETS – Only You  (clip of TOTP 25-12-83)
PET SHOP BOYS – Always On My Mind  (clip of TOTP 25-12-87)
JOHNNY MATHIS – When A Child Is Born (Soleado)  (video)
MADONNA – Vogue  (video)

STATUS QUO – The Anniversary Waltz Part 1

Keeping the party in full swing with their number 2 hit. 

(1) CLIFF RICHARD – Saviour’s Day  (and credits) 

And Cliff wears the Christmas number 1 crown for the third year in a row!

Next up is January 3rd 1991 (doesn't look like there's going to be a Story Of/Big Hitsc for 1991)

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Mary Had a Top of the Pops

 Mary, a girl at a party, little did she know it was the 20th of December 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Snappy Christmas!

20-12-90:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(8) SNAP – Mary Had A Little Boy

Getting the final regular show of the year underway but this tune got no higher.

(26) THE CARPENTERS – (They Long To Be) Close To You  (video)

Went up one more place.

(21) INXS – Disappear  (video)

At its peak.

(6) ENIGMA – Sadness Part 1  (video)

Will get to number one in four weeks time.

(14) JOHN TRAVOLTA & OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN – The Grease Megamix  (video)

Er... sounded just like Summer Nights to me. But at least we got to see the footage at last. And it peaked at number 3.

(10) M.C. HAMMER – Pray  (video)

Went up two more places.

(20) STATUS QUO – The Anniversary Waltz Part 2  (video)

Now this is how to do a megamix! Went up four more places.

(2) CLIFF RICHARD – Saviour’s Day

Will be number one for Christmas.

(1) VANILLA ICE – Ice Ice Baby

Fourth and final week at the top. 

(25) JIVE BUNNY & THE MASTERMIXERS – The Crazy Party Mixes  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 13.

25th of December is next.

Crazy Top of the Pops

 A man decides after thirty years that what he goes there for is the 13th of December 1990 edition of Top of the Pops!

Ee-aye-ee-aye-oh!

13-12-90:   Presenter:  Simon Mayo

(34) SHAKIN’ STEVENS – The Best Christmas Of Them All

Getting the show underway with a lesser known Xmas hit which peaked at number 19.

(13) THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’  (clip of TOTP 28-1-65)

Had been a number one in 1965, this time around it made it to number 3.

(14) YAZOO – Situation (Remix)  (video)

From their 1982 album Upstairs At Eric's, this became the duo's fifth and final top 20 hit when it peaked at number 14.

(15) MALANDRA BURROWS – Just This Side Of Love

In the studio tonight to perform what became the only top 40 hit for the Emmerdale Farm actress when it peaked at number 11.

(24) INXS – Disappear  (video)   (Breakers)

Peaked at number 21.

(27) ENIGMA – Sadness Part 1  (video)   (Breakers)

On its merry way to number one.

(30) GEORGE MICHAEL – Freedom  (video)   (Breakers)

Went up two more places.

(31) THE CARPENTERS – (They Long To Be) Close To You  (video)   (Breakers)

Had peaked at number 6 in 1970, this time around it made it to number 25.

(32) SEAL – Crazy

In the studio to perform what became his first of four excellent solo top ten hits when it peaked at number 2.

(22) BLACK BOX – The Total Mix  (video)

Peaked at number 12.

(10) CHRIS ISAAK – Wicked Game

At his peak.

(1) VANILLA ICE – Ice Ice Baby  (video)

Third of four weeks at number one. 

(17) DIMPLES D – Sucker D.J. (and credits)

At her peak.

 

 

20th of December is next.