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18/05/1972

Top of the Pops Archive

A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from New World, Hurricane Smith, Paul Simon, and Val Doonican. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

Last Broadcast

Thu 18th May 1972
19:25

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Presentation

All Broadcasts

Thu 18th May 1972
19:25

Performances Featured

Performance Chart #
Leeds United
Leeds United F.C.
Played Over The Charts

14

Sister Jane
New World
Mimed Performance

27

A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Procol Harum
Mimed Performance

22

Oh Babe, What Would You Say?
Hurricane Smith
Mimed Performance

15

Vincent
Don Mclean
Music Video

29

Me And Julio Down By The School Yard
Paul Simon
Danced to by Pan's People

23

Lady Eleanor
Lindisfarne
Music Video

19

More Than Ever Before
Val Doonican
Mimed Performance

NEW

Isn't Life Strange
The Moody Blues
Mimed Performance

24

Metal Guru
T-Rex
Mimed Performance

1

Could It Be Forever
David Cassidy
Audience Dancing

3

Credits

Presenter Jimmy Savile
Director Johnny Pearson
Producer Johnnie Stewart
Sound Richard Chamberlain
Choreographer Flick Colby
Featuring Top of the Pops Orchestra

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