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.
Thu 18th May 1972
19:25
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Leeds United by Leeds United F.C.
Leeds United F.C. Played Over Charts |
14 |
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Sister Jane by New World
New World Mimed |
27 |
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A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum
Procol Harum Mimed repeat performance |
22 |
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Oh Babe, What Would You Say? by Hurricane Smith
Hurricane Smith Mimed |
15 |
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Vincent by Don Mclean
Don Mclean Music Video |
29 |
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Me And Julio Down By The School Yard by Paul Simon
Paul Simon Pan's People Routine |
23 |
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Lady Eleanor by Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne Music Video |
19 |
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More Than Ever Before by Val Doonican
Val Doonican Mimed |
NEW |
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Isn't Life Strange by The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues Mimed repeat performance |
24 |
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Metal Guru by T. Rex
T. Rex Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
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Could It Be Forever by David Cassidy
David Cassidy Audience Dancing |
3 |
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | presented by Jimmy Savile |
| Director | Johnny Pearson |
| Producer | Johnnie Stewart |
| Sound | Richard Chamberlain |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
| Featuring | Top of the Pops Orchestra |
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