A look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Gary Numan, Goombay Dance Band, Little River Band, and J. Geils Band. Introduced by David Jensen.
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mickey by Toni Basil
Toni Basil Mimed |
2 |
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Music For Chameleons by Gary Numan
Gary Numan Mimed |
35 |
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Cardiac Arrest by Madness
Madness Music Video |
14 |
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Seven Tears by Goombay Dance Band
Goombay Dance Band Mimed |
39 |
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Just An Illusion by Imagination
Imagination Mimed |
40 |
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Take It Easy On Me by Little River Band
Little River Band Music Video |
NEW |
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Shake It Up by The Cars
The Cars Music Video |
NEW |
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Centerfold by J. Geils Band
J. Geils Band Music Video |
NEW |
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Love Makes The World Go Round by The Jets
The Jets Mimed |
26 |
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Head Over Heels by ABBA
ABBA Music Video |
30 |
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Deutscher Girls by Adam & The Ants
Adam & The Ants Zoo Routine |
13 |
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Poison Arrow by ABC
ABC Mimed |
15 |
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit
Tight Fit Mimed |
1 |
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Some Guys Have All The Luck by Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer Audience Dancing |
23 |
Trivia
Live Episode
The original broadcast of this episode included a look at the US charts with Jonathan King, appearing via satellite in the US. BBC Four repeats since 2012 have edited out references to Jonathan King and the US charts section.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by David Jensen |
| Presenter | presented by Jonathan King |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Director | Gordon Elsbury |
| Sound | Dave Thompson |
| Lighting | Dennis Channon |
| Design | Graeme Thomson |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
Music Genre Breakdown
| New Wave | 0% |
| Pop | 0% |
| Dance | 0% |
| Ska | 0% |
| Euro-disco | 0% |
| Disco | 0% |
| Rock | 0% |
| Blues Rock | 0% |
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