Top of the Pops Cowboy

 This edition of Top of the Pops from the 9th of February 1995 is not being shown on BBC4 due to it featuring R Kelly. So a huge thanks to Anonymous for making it available here at WeTransfer.

Cowboys of the pops

9-2-95:   Presenter:  Gary Olsen

(11) DEUCE – Call It Love
(19) JADE – Every Day Of The Week
(12) R. KELLY – Bump ‘N’ Grind  (video)  (and charts)
(17) JIMMY NAIL – Cowboy Dreams
(2) N-TRANCE – Set You Free
(21) SUEDE – New Generation
(15) STING & PATO BANTON – This Cowboy Song
(NEW) THE GO GO’S – The Whole World Lost It’s Head
(1) CELINE DION – Think Twice  (via satellite)
(TOTP2) ALICE COOPER – School’s Out  (clip of TOTP 28-12-72)  (and credits)

16th of February is next.

I've Got a Little Top of the Pops

 You know I been wanting, I been really wanting to give you the 2nd of February 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Sing and bear it

2-2-95:   Presenter:  Kylie Minogue

(11) M-PEOPLE – Open Your Heart

Getting the new-look show underway, and the song went up two more places.

(7) MN8 – I’ve Got A Little Something For You

Performing their first of three top ten hits, and this one was the biggest when it peaked at number 2.

(4) INI KAMOZE – Here Comes The Hotstepper  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(18) SCARLET – Independent Love Song

With their first of two top 40 hits, and this excellent song peaked at number 12.

(27) LUTHER VANDROSS – Always And Forever

Here tonight and the song went up seven more places.

(29) REM – Crush With Eyeliner  (satellite)

Peaked at number 23.

(17) PERFECTO ALLSTARZ – Reach Up (Papa’s Got A Brand New Pig Bag)

Their only hit and it peaked at number 6.

(1) CELINE DION – Think Twice

Finally making it to the top, where she will stay for seven weeks.

(NEW) ANNIE LENNOX – No More I Love Yous  (and credits)

Here to perform what became her fourth and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 2.

9th of February is up next.

Top of the Pops in Wonderland

 Life's still a surprise and friends come and go, oh lads it's the 26th of January 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Geordiepop

26-1-95:   Presenters:  Eternal

(11) (M.C. SAR &) THE REAL McCOY – Run Away

Getting the show underway and the tune went up five more places.

(19) DEUCE – Call It Love

With their first of four top 40 hits, and this one peaked at number 11.

(9) SIMPLE MINDS – She’s A River  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(3) N-TRANCE – Set You Free

Performing their first of five top ten hits, and this one went up one more place.

(13) LET LOOSE – One Night Stand

Here tonight and the song went up one more place.

(7) GREEN DAY – Basket Case  (via satellite)

Their first of five top ten hits, and this one was at its peak.

(31) THE WILDHEARTS – Geordie In Wonderland

Performing their third of thirteen top 40 hits, but it got no higher.

(5) NICKI FRENCH – Total Eclipse Of The Heart

Here with her only top top hit, and it was now at its peak.

(1) REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe

Back for their third and final week at number one.

(TOTP2) THE OSMONDS – Crazy Horses  (clip of TOTP 28-12-72)  (and credits)

Number 2 from 1972.

2nd of February is next.

Inbetweener of the Pops

 He's nothing special. she's not too smart, he studies fashion, she studies the 19th of January 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Sleeper on the job

19-1-95:   Presenter:  Bruno Brookes

(18) ULTIMATE KAOS – Hoochie Booty

Getting 1995 back underway again with their second of six top 40 hits, and it went up one more place.

(14) MASSIVE ATTACK feat. TRACEY THORN – Protection

In the studio tonight but the song got no higher.

(4) INI KAMOZE – Here Comes The Hotstepper  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(16) SLEEPER – Inbetweener

Making their studio debut with their first of eight top 40 hits, but this one got no higher.

(10) R. KELLY – Bump ‘N’ Grind (Exclusive Mix)

Went up two more places.

(6) THE HUMAN LEAGUE – Tell Me When

A third time in the studio with this one but it was now at its peak.

(20) BARRY WHITE – Practice What You Preach

The walrus of love is live in the studio but the song got no higher.

(2) CELINE DION – Think Twice

She's here tonight but the song still can't get to the top just yet.

(1) REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe 

Second of three weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) THE SWEET – Blockbuster  (clip of TOTP 25-1-73)  (and credits)

Number one in 1973.

Intermission

 1995 will return after the Last Night of the Proms. In the meantime...

Top banana of the Pops

17-8-78:   Presenter:  Noel Edmonds

(5) BONEY M – Brown Girl In The Ring  (and charts)
(27) THE STRANGLERS – Walk On By
(6) JUSTIN HAYWARD – Forever Autumn
(11) CERRONE – Super Nature  (danced to by Legs & Co)
(14) CHILD – It’s Only Make Believe
(4) DARTS – It’s Raining  ®
(18) 10cc – Dreadlock Holiday
(20) THE WHO – Who Are You  (video)
(21) THE NEW SEEKERS – Anthem (One Day In Every Week)
(NEW) MR. BIG – Senora
(1) THE COMMODORES – Three Times A Lady  (danced to by Legs & Co)
(8) CITY BOY – 5-7-0-5  (and credits)

Cotton Eye Top of the Pops

 Where did you come from, where did you go, where did you come from the 12th of January 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Hitbillies

12-1-95:   Presenter:  Mark Goodier

(6) N-TRANCE – Set You Free

Getting the show underway with their first of five top ten hits and it peaked at number 2.

(23) THE LIGHTNING SEEDS – Change

Making their studio debut and the song went up ten more places.

(17) BILL WHELAN – Riverdance  (video)  (and charts)

Peaked at number 9.

(12) NICKI FRENCH – Total Eclipse Of The Heart

Performing what became her only top ten hit when it peaked at number 5.

(13) PORTISHEAD – Glory Box  (video)

Their first of five quirky top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(26) THE ALMIGHTY – Jonestown Mind

Performing their sixth of eight top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(NEW) SIMPLE MINDS – She’s A River  (via satellite)

Became their eighth and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 9.

(1) REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe

First of three weeks at number one.

(TOTP2) DEEP PURPLE – Black Night  (clip of TOTP 15-10-70)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 2 in 1970.

19th of January is next.

Here Comes Top of the Pops

 Start like a jackrabbit, here comes the 5th of January 1995 edition of Top of the Pops!

Jacky New Year!

5-1-95:   Presenter:  Jack Dee

(12) THE HUMAN LEAGUE – Tell Me When

Getting 1995 underway with what became their eighth and final top ten hit when it peaked at number 6.

(14) P.J. & DUNCAN – Eternal Love

A second time in the studio for a song that had already peaked at number 12.

(4) CELINE DION – Think Twice  (video)  (and charts)

Still climbing.

(3) REDNEX – Cotton Eye Joe

Will be number one next week.

(23) THUNDER – Stand Up

In the studio but it got no higher.

(10) INI KAMOZE – Here Comes The Hotstepper  (video)

With his only hit and it peaked at number 4.

(2) BOYZONE – Love Me For A Reason

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

(NEW) R. KELLY – Bump ‘N’ Grind

Peaked at number 8.

(1) EAST 17 – Stay Another Day  (and credits)

Fifth and final week at the top.

12th of January is next.