5 Become Top of the Pops

 Wishing everyone who reads and contributes to this blog a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here's the 25th of December 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Merry Spicemas!

25-12-96:   Presenters:  The Spice Girls

(-) BABYLON ZOO – Spaceman

(-) BOYZONE – Father And Son  (clip of TOTP 4-1-96)
(-) GEORGE MICHAEL – Jesus To A Child  (video)

(-) MICHAEL JACKSON – Earth Song  (video)

(-) 3T – Anything

(67) OASIS – Don’t Look Back In Anger  (clip of TOTP 22-2-96)
(-) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – Lifted  (clip of TOTP 8-2-96)

(-) THE BLUETONES – Slight Return  (clip of TOTP 1-2-96)

(-) ROBERT MILES – Children

(-) TAKE THAT – How Deep Is Your Love  (clip of TOTP 29-2-96)
(-) GABRIELLE – Give Me A Little More Time  (clip of TOTP 29-2-96)

(-) BOYZONE – Coming Home Now  (satellite clip of TOTP 7-3-96)

(-) MARK MORRISON – Return Of The Mack

(-) MANIC STREET PREACHERS – A Design For Life  (clip of TOTP 11-4-96)
(57) THE PRODIGY – Firestarter  (video)

(-) MICHAEL JACKSON – They Don’t Care About Us  (video)

(-) GINA G – Ooh Aah… Just A Little Bit

(-) SUGGS feat. LOUCHIE LOU & MICHIE ONE – Cecilia  (clip of TOTP 11-4-96)
(-) GEORGE MICHAEL – Fastlove  (video)

(-) TONY RICH PROJECT – Nobody Knows  (clip of TOTP 9-5-96)

(-) FUGEES – Killing Me Softly

(-) BADDIEL, SKINNER & THE LIGHTNING SEEDS – Three Lions  (video)
(-) PETER ANDRE feat. BUBBLER RANX – Mysterious Girl  (clip of TOTP 14-6-96)

(-) CELINE DION – Because You Loved Me  (satellite clip of TOTP 14-6-96)

(59) SPICE GIRLS – Wannabe

(-) GARY BARLOW – Forever Love  (clip of TOTP 5-7-96)
(-) UNDERWORLD – Born Slippy  (video)

(-) LIVIN’ JOY – Don’t Stop Movin’  (clip of TOTP 14-6-96)

(-) ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Freedom

(-) LOS DEL RIO – Macarena  (clip of TOTP 19-7-96)
(-) DODGY – Good Enough  (video)

(-) OMC – How Bizarre  (clip of TOTP 2-8-96)

(-) FUGEES – Ready Or Not

(-) DEEP BLUE SOMETHING – Breakfast At Tiffany’s  (clip of TOTP 13-9-96)
(-) THE SMURFS – I’ve Got A Little Puppy  (video)

(-) PETER ANDRE – Flava  (clip of TOTP 13-9-96)

(17) SPICE GIRLS – Say You’ll Be There

(41) BOYZONE – Words  (clip of TOTP 18-10-96)
(62) CELINE DION – It’s All Coming Back To Me Now  (video)

(-) THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS – Setting Sun  (video)

(24) BABYBIRD – You’re Gorgeous

(26) ROBSON & JEROME – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted  (video)
(7) THE PRODIGY – Breathe  (video)

(16) EAST 17 feat. GABRIELLE – If You Ever  (clip of TOTP 15-11-96)

(1) SPICE GIRLS – 2 Become 1  (and credits)

First of three weeks at number one.

I'd Like to Teach Top of the Pops

 This edition of  Top of the Pops from 20th of December 1996 will not be shown on BBC4 because the presenter impersonates Jimmy Savile during the show. So thank you once again to Anonymous for making it available here at WeTransfer.

Faker maker

20-12-96:   Presenter:  Shaun Ryder

(27) NO WAY SIS – I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing

Getting the final regular show of 1996 underway but it got no higher.

(9) FAITHLESS – Salva Mea

At its peak.

(8) THE SMURFS – Your Christmas Wish  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(5) MARK MORRISON – Horny

Got no higher.

(6) CELINE DION – All By Myself  (video)

At its peak.

(3) ROBERT MILES feat. MARIA NAYLER – One And One  

Also at its peak.

(2) TONI BRAXTON – Un-Break My Heart  (via satellite)

Had already peaked at number 2, and was now back up to number 2 again.

(20) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – Loving Every Minute

Got no higher.

(1) DUNBLANE – Knocking On Heaven’s Door

First and only week at number one.

(TOTP2) THE LA’S – There She Goes  (clip of TOTP 8-11-90)  (and credits)

Number 13 in 1990.

25th of December is next.

Don't Marry Top of the Pops

 And the Friday sun shines down on the 13th of December 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Top Dogg

13-12-96:   Presenter:  Ian Broudie

(7) MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Australia

Getting tonight's show underway but the song got no higher.

(6) DAMAGE – Forever

Performing their first of four top ten hits, but this one was at its peak.

(NEW) ELTON JOHN & LUCIANO PAVAROTTI – Live Like Horses  (via satellite)  (and charts)

Will peak at number 9.

(30) PHIL COLLINS – It’s In Your Eyes

Here tonight but the song got no higher.

(11) THE ARTIST – Betcha By Golly Wow  (video)

At its peak.

(8) THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH – Don’t Marry Her

In the studio tonight but the song was at its peak.

(12) SNOOP DOGGY DOGG – Snoop’s Upside Ya Head

Also here tonight but the tune got no higher.

(1) BOYZONE – A Different Beat

First and only week at number one.

(TOTP2) THE CURE – A Forest  (clip of TOTP 24-4-80)  (and credits)

Number 31 in 1980

20th of December is up next.

Wide Open Top of the Pops

 This edition of Top of the Pops from the 6th of December 1996 will not be broadcast on BBC4 due to the host being Gary Glitter. So a big thank you goes to Anonymous for making it available here at WeTransfer.

Star man

6-12-96:   Presenter:  Gary Glitter

(15) MANSUN – Wide Open Space

Making their studio debut and the song peaked at number 15.

(9) ETERNAL – Secrets

Got no higher.

(6) JAMIROQUAI – Cosmic Girl  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(NEW) DIANA ROSS – In The Ones You Love

Will peak at number 36.

(NEW) NO WAY SIS – I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing

Will peak at number 27.

(4) TONI BRAXTON – Un-Break My Heart  (video)

Had already peaked at number 2.

(3) 3T – I Need You

At its peak.

(1) PETER ANDRE – I Feel You

First and only week at number one.

(NEW) GARY GLITTER – The House Of The Rising Sun  (and credits)

Peaked at number 77.

Next up is 13th of December.

Top of the Pops From Heaven

 One kiss from the 29th of November 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Fire Zone

29-11-96:   Presenters:  Ronan Keating & Stephen Gately

(20) BELINDA CARLISLE – Love In The Key Of C.

Getting the show underway but the song got no higher.

(9) LOUISE – One Kiss From Heaven

Here tonight but the song was at its peak.

(6) ROBERT MILES feat. MARIA NAYLER – One And One  (video)  (and charts)

Had already peaked at number 3.

(26) SKUNK ANANSIE – Twisted

In the studio but the song got no higher.

(2) FUGEES – No Woman, No Cry

At its peak.

(NEW) DUNBLANE – Knocking On Heaven’s Door

Charity single and it will get to number one.

(3) MARK OWEN – Child

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

(12) SHERYL CROW – Everyday Is A Winding Road

Here in the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(1) THE PRODIGY – Breathe  (video)

Second of two weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) THE REZILLOS – Top Of The Pops  (clip of TOTP 31-8-78)  (and credits)

Number 17 in 1978.

6th of December is next up.

Chasing Top of the Pops

 I don't keep my secrets there, I hide them on the 22nd of November 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Seven heaven

22-11-96:   Presenter:  Nicky Campbell

(12) ANT & DEC – When I Fall In Love

Getting tonight's show underway but it got no higher.

(17) SHED SEVEN – Chasing Rainbows

Here in the studio but it got no higher.

(2) WARREN G. feat. ADINA HOWARD – What’s Love Got To Do With It  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(13) BRYAN ADAMS – Star

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

(7) KULA SHAKER – Govinda  (video)

At its peak.

(10) GARBAGE feat. TRICKY – Milk  (via satellite)

At its peak.

(25) JIMMY NAIL – Country Boy

A second studio performance but the song got no higher.

(NEW) FUGEES – No Woman, No Cry

Performing a song that will peak at number 2.

(1) THE PRODIGY – Breathe  (video)

First of two weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) IKE & TINA TURNER – Please Please Please  (film clip)  (and credits)

Non-charter from 1964.

Hillbilly Top of the Pops

 Stand in line and away we go with the 15th of November 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Emmerdale barn

15-11-96:   Presenters:  The Fast Show

(6) ROBERT MILES feat. MARIA NAYLER – One And One

Getting the show underway and the song went up three more places.

(8) BACKSTREET BOYS – I’ll Never Break Your Heart

Here tonight but the song got no higher.

(5) TONI BRAXTON – Un-Break My Heart  (via satellite)  (and charts)

Had already peaked at number 2.

(7) THE WOOLPACKERS – Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll

Emmerdale's line dance band are in the studio and the song went up two more places.

(4) MICHAEL JACKSON – Stranger In Moscow  (video)

At its peak.

(3) EAST 17 feat. GABRIELLE – If You Ever

A second studio performance for a song that had already peaked at number 2.

(NEW) THE ARTIST – Betcha By Golly Wow  (video)

Will peak at number 11.

(NEW) MARK OWEN – Child

Making his solo debut and the song will become his first of three top ten hits when it peaks at number 3.

(1) ROBSON & JEROME – Saturday Night At The Movies  (video)

Second of two weeks at number one. Three singles - three number ones!

(TOTP2) MEAT LOAF – Modern Girl  (clip of TOTP 18-10-84)   (and credits)

Number 17 in 1984.

I Belong to Top of the Pops

Naturally, so naturally, you belong to the 8th of November 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

.... Gina Gee Gee

8-11-96:   Presenter:  Frankie Dettori

(6) GINA G – I Belong To You

Getting tonight's show underway but the song got no higher.

(13) BJÖRK – Possibly Maybe

In the studio but the song got no higher.

(15) BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY – 1st Of Tha Month  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(10) 911 – Don’t Make Me Wait

Making their studio debut with their first of ten top ten hits, but this one got no higher.

(12) BABYFACE – This Is For The Lover In You  (via satellite)

With his second of five top 40 hits, but this one was at its peak.

(FLASHBACK) SLADE – Coz I Luv You  (clip of TOTP 27-12-71)

Number one in 1971

(NEW) MOBY – Come On Baby

Performing the second single from his number 38 album, Animal Rights, but it did not chart.

(4) SIMPLY RED – Angel

Here tonight but the song got no higher.

(ALBUM TRACK) BOYZONE – Isn’t It A Wonder

Here with a track from their number one album, A Different Beat.

(1) ROBSON & JEROME – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted  (video)

First of two weeks at number one, and the duo's third and final number one.

(TOTP2) GENERATION X – Your Generation  (clip of TOTP 15-9-77)  (and credits)

Number 36 in 1977.

Place Your Pops

 Put your hands on the 1st of November 1996 edition of Top of the Pops!

Handy man

1-11-96:   Presenter:  Julian Clary

(6) REEF – Place Your Hands

Getting the show underway with their first of two top ten hits, and this was their biggest but it got no higher.

(9) LIVIN’ JOY – Follow The Rules

Here with their third and final top ten hit, but it got no higher.

(12) ALISHA’S ATTIC – Alisha Rules The World

Performing the title track from their number 14 album, but it got no higher.

(10) MADONNA – You Must Love Me  (video)  (and charts) 

At its peak.

(11) SPACE – Neighbourhood

Here in the studio but the song could get no higher.

(FLASHBACK) WHAM! – Freedom  (clip of TOTP 11-10-84)

Number one in 1984.

(4) TONI BRAXTON – Un-Break My Heart  (via satellite)

Will go up another two places.

(NEW) JIMMY NAIL – Country Boy

Performing what will become his seventh and final top 40 hit when it peaks at number 25.

(2) EAST 17 feat. GABRIELLE – If You Ever

Here tonight but the song could get no higher.

(1) SPICE GIRLS – Say You’ll Be There

Second and final week at number one.

(TOTP2) QUANTUM JUMP – The Lone Ranger  (clip of TOTP 28-6-79)  (and credits)

Number 5 in 1979.