Top of the Pops
Big Hits 1982
Specials Episode 113
June 17, 2016 60m
The Top of the Pops vaults are opened once more, this time to celebrate the mega-hits of 1982.
A new pop sound had arrived, shattering the chart domination of mainstream pop-rock, which in turn coincides with a second British invasion of the US charts. Step forward Adam Ant, Yazoo, Wham, ABC and the Associates, all breakthrough acts in a golden year for British pop.
Madness provide a little two-step with their ska revival, and Junior and Patrice Rushen's R&B tracks pack a punch. Pop-infused reggae beats are provided by Culture Club and Musical Youth, while the mods get a nod from the Jam. And did we mention Tight Fit?
Playlist:
Tight Fit – The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Haircut 100 – Love Plus One
The Stranglers – Golden Brown
ABC – Poison Arrow
Bow Wow Wow – Go Wild In The Country
The Jam – Town Called Malice
Fun Boy Three & Bananarama – It Ain't What You Do
Yazoo – Only You
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Adam Ant – Goody Two Shoes
Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots
The Associates – Party Fears Two
Junior – Mama Used To Say
Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf
Captain Sensible – Happy Talk
Dexys Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express – Come On Eileen
Madness – Driving In My Car
Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy
Culture Club – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Wham! – Young Guns (Go For It)
Musical Youth – Pass The Dutchie
A new pop sound had arrived, shattering the chart domination of mainstream pop-rock, which in turn coincides with a second British invasion of the US charts. Step forward Adam Ant, Yazoo, Wham, ABC and the Associates, all breakthrough acts in a golden year for British pop.
Madness provide a little two-step with their ska revival, and Junior and Patrice Rushen's R&B tracks pack a punch. Pop-infused reggae beats are provided by Culture Club and Musical Youth, while the mods get a nod from the Jam. And did we mention Tight Fit?
Playlist:
Tight Fit – The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Haircut 100 – Love Plus One
The Stranglers – Golden Brown
ABC – Poison Arrow
Bow Wow Wow – Go Wild In The Country
The Jam – Town Called Malice
Fun Boy Three & Bananarama – It Ain't What You Do
Yazoo – Only You
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Adam Ant – Goody Two Shoes
Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots
The Associates – Party Fears Two
Junior – Mama Used To Say
Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf
Captain Sensible – Happy Talk
Dexys Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express – Come On Eileen
Madness – Driving In My Car
Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy
Culture Club – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Wham! – Young Guns (Go For It)
Musical Youth – Pass The Dutchie
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