Friday, 13 June 2025

Top of the Pops Untouchable

 I'll soak my skin in alcohol until I feel the 16th of January 1998 edition of Top of the Pops!


Clocking on


16-1-98:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss

(20) RIALTO – Untouchable
Getting the show underway with their second of three top 40 hits, this was the biggest but it got no higher.

(6) ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Angels
Third studio performance for the song which had peaked at number 4.

(11) CLOCK – That’s The Way (I Like It)
This KC and the Sunshine Band cover was at its peak.

(7) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – High
A second studio performance for the song that had already peaked at number 4.

(NEW) OASIS – All Around The World  (video)
Third and final single from their number one album, Be Here Now, and it will get to number one.

(1) ALL SAINTS – Never Ever
Finally making it to number one, even if for one week only.

(2) BAMBOO – Bamboogie  (video)  (and credits)
Their only top ten hit and it was at its peak.

5, 6, 7, 8, Top of the Pops

 My foot kickin, finger lickin, leather slappin, hand clappin 9th of January 1998 edition of Top of the Pops!


Stepping out


9-1-98:   Presenter:  Jo Whiley

(5) LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY – High
Getting the new year underway and the song peaked at number 4.

(14) STEPS – 5, 6, 7, 8
Finally making their studio debut and the song was now at its peak.

(4) JANET JACKSON – Together Again
A second studio performance but the song could get no higher.

(6) SPACE – Avenging Angels
Performing their second of three top ten hits but it got no higher.

(2) ALL SAINTS – Never Ever
Still climbing the charts!

(15) WARREN G. feat. SISSEL – Prince Igor  (video)
Got no higher.

(19) VANILLA – No Way No Way
With their first of two top 40 hits, this was the biggest and it peaked at number 14.

(1) VARIOUS ARTISTS – Perfect Day  (video)  (and credits)
Returning to the top of the carts for a second and final week.