G.L.A.D. of the Pops

 There are boys who like to settle down to watch the 7th of February 1991 edition of Top of the Pops!

Glad to see you

7-2-91:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(21) KIM APPLEBY – G.L.A.D. 

 Getting us undereway with what became her second and final solo top ten hit when it peaked at number 10.

(25) GLORIA ESTEFAN – Coming Out Of The Dark  (video) 

Got no higher.

(23) U.K. MIXMASTERS – Night Fever Megamix  (video) 

Also go no higher.

(15) OLETA ADAMS – Get Here 

In the studio with her piano to perform what became her only top ten hit when it peaked at number 4.

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

Knocking on the door to number one.

(24) KENNY THOMAS – Outstanding 

Making his studio debut with what became his first of eght top 40 hits when it peaked at number 12.

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

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

(4) WHITNEY HOUSTON – I’m Your Baby Tonight  (video)   (Album Chart)

The title track from her number 4 album.

(3) ENIGMA – Sadness Part 1  (video)   (Album Chart)

From their number one album MCMXC a.D - The Limited Edition.

(2) ELTON JOHN – Healing Hands  (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 Immacualte Collection.

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

Went up three more places.

(3) 2 IN A ROOM – Wiggle It  (video) 

At its peak.

(1) THE KLF – 3 a.m. Eternal

Second and final week at number one. 

(22) THE SOURCE feat. CANDI STATON – You Got The Love  (video)  (and credits) 

 Peaked at number 4.

14th of February is next.

I Wanna Give You Top of the Pops

 Magical moments are meant to be kept, so don't erase the 31st of January 1991 edition of Top of the Pops!

Top ten hat

31-1-91:   Presenter:  Anthea Turner

(9) EMF – I Believe

Getting the show off to a lively start with what became their second of three top ten hits when it peaked at number 6.

(18) RALPH TRESVANT – Sensitivity  (video)

At its peak.

(14) NOMAD feat. M.C. MIKEE FREEDOM – (I Wanna Give You) Devotion

In the studio to perform what became their only top ten hit when it peaked at number 2.

(19) PRAISE – Only You

Also here tonight to perform their ghostly hit and it peaked at number 4.

(11) KYLIE MINOGUE – What Do I Have To Do  (video)

Peaked at number 6.

(8) SOHO – Hippychick

A second time in the studio but the song could get no higher.

(1) THE KLF – 3 a.m. Eternal

With a new studio performance to celebrate their first of two weeks at number one. 

(17) VANILLA ICE – Play That Funky Music  (video)  (and credits)

 Peaked at number 10.

 

7th of February is next.

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)