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Friday, 22 December 2023
Friday, 15 December 2023
In the Name of Top of the Pops
It's coming from the back, and it's coming from the 3rd of August 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Howard about that, then!
3-8-95: Presenter: Mark Goodier
(25) THERAPY? – Loose
Getting the show underway but the song got no higher.
(6) CORONA – Try Me Out
Performing their third and final top ten hit but it got no higher.
(17) NEW ORDER – Blue Monday ’95 (video) (and charts)
Got no higher.
(8) BLACK GRAPE – In The Name Of The Father
With their second of four top ten hits, but it got no higher.
(22) LEFTFIELD feat. DJUM DJUM – Afro-Left (video)
Got no higher.
(18) PET SHOP BOYS – Paninaro ‘95
In the studio tonight with Chris on lead vocals and Neil on the keyboard, and the song went up three more places.
(12) TRICKY versus THE GRAVEDIGGAZ – Hell Is Around The Corner (video)
His third of nine top 40 hits was at its peak.
(NEW) BLUR – Country House
Here to fire the opening salvo of the Battle of Britpop!
(1) TAKE THAT – Never Forget
Performing their first of three weeks at number one.
(13) TLC – Waterfalls (video) (and credits)
Became their first of four top ten hits when it peaked at number 4.
10th of August is next.
Perfect of the Pops
A perfect day, a perfect night for the 27th of July 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Top of the plant pots
27-7-95: Presenter: Craig McLachlan
(25) THE BOO RADLEYS – It’s Lulu
Getting tonight's show underway but the song got no higher.
(12) P.J. & DUNCAN – Stuck On U
The Geordie duo are here tonight but the song got no higher.
(10) METHOD MAN feat. MARY J. BLIGE – I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need (video) (and charts)
Got no higher.
(18) THE LIGHTNING SEEDS – Perfect
In the studio tonight but this perfect song got no higher.
(NEW) BOYZONE – So Good
Performing the third single from their number one album, Said and Done, and it will soon peak at number 3.
(13) REM – Tongue (video)
At its peak.
(5) SEAL – Kiss From A Rose
He's in the studio tonight and the song went up one more place.
(NEW) SUPERGRASS – Caught By The Fuzz (via satellite)
From their number one album, I Should Co Co, this had been their first single and had peaked at number 43 the previous year.
(NEW) JULIAN COPE – Try Try Try
Here to perform his latest single and it will peak at number 24.
(1) THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom
Here again for their fourth and final week at number one.
At its peak.
Friday, 8 December 2023
Never Forget Top of the Pops
We've come so far, and we've had good times, and we've reached the 20th of July 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Top of the page free stunnas
20-7-95: Presenter: Gayle Tuesday
(14) CORONA – Try Me Out
Performing what became their third and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 6.
(10) DANA DAWSON – 3 Is Family
With her only top ten hit and it went up one more place.
(9) PAUL WELLER – You Do Something To Me (video) (and charts)
At its peak.
(12) SOUL II SOUL – Love Enuff
In the studio tonight but the song got no higher.
(5) SHAGGY feat. RAYVON – In The Summertime
At its peak.
(6) U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (video)
Had already peaked at number 2.
(3) DIANA KING – Shy Guy
A second studio performance and the song went up one more place.
(NEW) TAKE THAT – Never Forget
Performing their first post-Robbie single, and featuring a lead vocal from Howard, this year's blog title song will soon become their seventh number one.
(1) THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom
Third of four weeks at number one.
(NEW) TECKNICOLOUR – Take 5 In The Jungle (video) (and credits)
Did not chart.
27th of July is next.
Top of the Pops, Alright
We are young, we run green, see our friends on the 13th of July 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Super smash
13-7-95: Presenter: Dale Winton
(11) JINNY – Keep Warm
Getting tonight's show underway with her first of two top 40 hits and this one was the biggest but it got no higher.
(8) MN8 – Happy
Performing their third and final top ten hit but it got no higher.
(14) SEAL – Kiss From A Rose (video) (and charts)
Had peaked at number 20 last year, this time around Batman helped it to number 4.
(17) CAST – Finetime
Making their studio debut with their first of eleven top 40 hits, but this one was at its peak.
(16) BROWNSTONE – Grapevyne
Here with their second of five top 40 hits, but it got no higher.
(NEW) HOLE – Violet (video)
Will peak at number 17.
(9) EDWYN COLLINS – A Girl Like You
A third showing of this clip and the song is still climbing its way to number 4.
(2) SUPERGRASS – Alright
Performing the fifth single from their number one album, I Should Co Co, this britpop mega-classic was the band's biggest hit so far and was at its peak at number 2.
(1) THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom
Here with their second of four weeks at number one.
(NEW) SOUL II SOUL – Love Enuff (video) (and credits)
Will peak at number 12.
Friday, 1 December 2023
Boom Boom Boom of the Pops
Boom boom boom, now let me hear you say the 6th of July 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Wayoh number one
6-7-95: Presenter: Wendy Lloyd
(4) DIANA KING – Shy Guy
Getting the show underway with her only top ten hit and it went up two more places.
(10) SHAGGY feat. RAYVON – In The Summertime
Performing his second of nine top ten hits and this Mungo Jerry cover peaked at number 5.
(8) BOBBY BROWN – Humpin’ Around (video) (and charts)
At its peak.
(3) E.M.F. with REEVES & MORTIMER – I’m A Believer
A repeat showing and the song was now at its peak.
(ALBUM TRACK) MICHAEL JACKSON – Childhood (video)
From his number one album, History - Past Present and Future Book 1.
(7) D:REAM – Shoot Me With Your Love
A second studio performance but the song go no higher.
(27) AMY GRANT – Big Yellow Taxi (video)
Peaked at number 20.
(NEW) P.J. HARVEY – C’Mon Billy
Making her studio debut with what will become her second of eight top 40 hits when it peaks at number 29.
(1) THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom
Here with their first of four weeks at number one.
(NEW) HEAVY STEREO – Sleep Freak (video) (and credits)
Will become their first of four top 60 hits when it peaks at number 46.
13th of July is next.
Top of the Pops Daydreamer
Slowly shifting, gently drifting, it's the 29th of June 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Top of the haircuts
29-6-95: Presenter: Mark Goodier
(4) CLOCK – Whoomph! (There It Is)
Getting tonight's show underway with their second of four top ten hits but this song got no higher.
(9) JAMIROQUAI – Stillness In Time
Performing their second of nine top ten hits but this one was at its peak.
(17) DURAN DURAN feat. MELLE MEL & GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE – White Lines (Don’t Do It) (video) (and charts)
At its peak.
(NEW) ALL-4-ONE – I Can Love You Like That
Performing what will become their second and final top 40 hit when it peaks at number 33.
(10) EDWYN COLLINS – A Girl Like You
The height of Britpop was the perfect time for this record and it went up six more places.
Performing their first of five top 40 hits, but this one got no higher.
(2) THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom
On their way to number one.
(ALBUM TRACK) THE RAMONES – I Don’t Wanna Grow Up
(ALBUM TRACK) THE RAMONES – The Cretin Family
In the studio with two songs from their number 62 album, Adios Amigos.
(1) ROBSON & JEROME – Unchained Melody
Seventh and final week at number one.
(5) FOO FIGHTERS – This Is A Call (video) (and credits)
Their first of four top ten hits and it was at its peak.
Friday, 24 November 2023
Top of the Pops Believer
I thought love was only true in the 22nd of June 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Singing stars
22-6-95: Presenter: Simon Mayo
(20) HADDAWAY – Fly Away
Getting the show haddaway but the song got no higher.
(33) MIKE & THE MECHANICS – A Beggar On A Beach Of Gold
Performing the title track from their number 9 album, but it go no higher.
(3) BABY D – (Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime) I Need Your Loving (video) (and charts)
At its peak.
(NEW) D:REAM – Shoot Me With Your Love
Performing what will become their third and final top ten hit when it peaks at number 7. Reminds me a bit of Let Me Entertain You.
(9) M-PEOPLE – Search For The Hero
In the studio tonight but this famous song got no higher.
(29) AMY GRANT – Big Yellow Taxi (video)
Her third and final top 40 hit and it peaked at number 20.
(ALBUM TRACK) BON JOVI – These Days
Here tonight with the title track from their number one album, and the song will peak at number 7 next year.
(NEW) E.M.F. with REEVES & MORTIMER – I’m A Believer
In the studio with a lively performance of this Monkees cover and it will peak at number 3.
(1) ROBSON & JEROME – Unchained Melody
In the studio again for their sixth of seven weeks at number one.
(NEW) MENSWEAR – Daydreamer (video) (and credits)
Will become their first of five top 40 hits when it peaks at number 14.
29th of June is next.
A Top of the Pops Like You
Here you come knocking knocking on my door, the 15th of June 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Wyn-pop
15-6-95: Presenter: Michelle Gayle
(11) WET WET WET – Don’t Want To Forgive Me Now
Getting tonight's show underway and the song peaked at number 7.
(15) THE OUTHERE BROTHERS – Boom Boom Boom
Performing what will become their second and final number one.
(2) U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (video) (and charts)
At its peak.
(23) BITTY McLEAN – We’ve Only Just Begun
Performing his seventh and final top 40 hit but this Carpenter's cover got no higher.
(13) EDWYN COLLINS – A Girl Like You
In the studio with what became his only solo top ten hit when it peaked at number 4.
(28) PAULA ABDUL – My Love Is For Real
Here tonight with her seventh and final top 40 hit but despite this spectacular performance it got no higher.
(12) EAST 17 – Hold My Body Tight
Also here tonight and the song also got no higher.
(1) ROBSON & JEROME – The White Cliffs Of Dover
Fifth of seven weeks at the top.
(5) MICHAEL JACKSON – Scream (video) (and credits)
Here at last is the six million dollar video and the song went up two more places.
Friday, 17 November 2023
Top of the Pops Summer '95
I'm staying in for the 8th of June 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Dodgy hair
8-6-95: Presenter: Nicky Campbell
(22) LOVELAND feat. RACHEL McFARLANE – Don’t Make Me Wait
Getting the show underway with their fourth of five top 40 hits, and this one was at its peak.
(19) DODGY – Staying Out For The Summer ‘95
This song had previously reached number 38 last year, this time around number 19 was the peak.
(7) BON JOVI – This Ain’t A Love Song (video) (and charts)
Went up one more place.
Performing what became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 10.
(NEW) MICHAEL JACKSON – Scream (video)
Will peak at number 3.
(12) WHIGFIELD – Think Of You
In the studio with what became her third and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 7.
(16) ANNIE LENNOX – A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Performing the second single from her number one album, Medusa, but this Procol Harum cover got no higher.
(NEW) U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (video)
From the Batman Forever movie, it will peak at number 2.
(1) ROBSON & JEROME – Unchained Melody
Fourth of seven weeks at number one.
(NEW) THE BLUETONES – Are You Blue Or Are You Blind (video) (and credits)
Will Become their first of thirteen top 40 hits when it peaks at number 31.
15th of June is next.
Top of the Pops People
Sing along with the 1st of June 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Pulp diction
1-6-95: Presenter: Mark Goodier
(11) REEF – Naked
Making their studio debut with their second of nine top 40 hits, this one being at its peak.
(28) CURTIS STIGERS – This Time
Performing his fourth and final top 40 hit, and it got no higher.
(5) BABY D – (Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime) I Need Your Loving (video) (and charts)
This Korgis cover went up two more places.
(14) THERAPY? – Stories
Here with their eighth of twelve top 40 hits, but it got no higher.
(20) RADIOHEAD – Fake Plastic Trees (via satellite)
Second single from their top 4 album, The Bends, but it got no higher.
(2) PULP – Common People
A second studio performance but this britpop megaclassic couldn't quite make it to the top.
(16) LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO & CHINA BLACK – Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (video)
Went up one more place.
(NEW) BLACK GRAPE – Reverend Black Grape
Performing what will become their first of four top ten hits when it peaks at number 9.
(1) ROBSON & JEROME – Unchained Melody
Third of seven weeks at number one.
(ALBUM TRACK) MICHAEL JACKSON – Megamix (video) (and credits)
Some songs from his number one album, History - Past Present and Future Book 1.
Friday, 10 November 2023
Yes of the Pops
I feel well enough to tell you it's the 25th of May 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!
Lip-pop
25-5-95: Presenters: Stewart Lee & Richard Herring
(23) INCOGNITO – Everyday
Getting the show underway but the song got no higher.
(7) NIGHTCRAWLERS feat. JOHN REID – Surrender Your Love
Performing their second of two top ten hits and this one was at its peak.
(13) MONTELL JORDAN – This Is How We Do It (via satellite) (and charts)
Had already peaked at number 11.
(3) SCATMAN JOHN – Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)
At its peak.
(24) JIMMY SOMERVILLE – Hurt So Good
Performing his seventh and final solo top 40 hit and it peaked at number 15.
(NEW) BON JOVI – This Ain’t A Love Song (via satellite)
Will peak at number 6.
(16) MICHELLE GAYLE – Freedom
Here in the studio tonight but the song got no higher.
(10) McALMONT & BUTLER – Yes
A second studio performance and the song went up two more places.
(1) ROBSON & JEROME – The White Cliffs Of Dover
Second of seven weeks at number one for the Soldier Soldier duo.
(22) FUTURE SOUND OF LONDON – Far Out Son Of Lung And The Ramblings Of A Madman (video) (and credits)
At its peak.
1st of June is next.
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