Top of the Pops: The 80s

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Tracklist

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1Don't You Want Me
assistant programming:
David M. Allen (in 1981)
programming:
Martin Rushent (in 1981)
assistant engineer:
David M. Allen
producer:
The Human League and Martin Rushent
synthesizer:
Ian Burden (in 1981), Jo Callis (in 1981) and Philip Oakey (in 1981)
background vocals:
Joanne Catherall (in 1981) and Susan Ann Sulley (in 1981)
lead vocals:
Philip Oakey (in 1981) and Susan Ann Sulley (in 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd.
recorded at:
Genetic Studios in West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981)
music videos:
Don’t You Want Me by The Human League
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 1), VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (number: 79) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 82)
recording of:
Don’t You Want Me (Human League song) (in 1981)
lyricist:
Philip Oakey
composer:
Jo Callis, Philip Oakey and Philip Adrian Wright
publisher:
Copyright Control
The Human League3:58
2Stand and DeliverAdam and the Ants3:07
3Love Plus OneHaircut One Hundred3:33
4Kids in America
recording engineer:
Jeo (from 1980 until 1981)
programming:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
engineer:
Steve Stewart
producer:
Ricky Wilde
additional keyboard:
Nick Priessnitz (from 1980 until 1981)
bass guitar:
Martin Russell (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
drums (drum set):
Bernhard Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Chris North (from 1980 until 1981) and Tobias Wörner (from 1980 until 1981)
guitar:
Thomas Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981), Francis Lickerish (from 1980 until 1981), Steve Stewart (from 1980 until 1981), James Stevenson (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
keyboard:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981), Robert John Godfrey (from 1980 until 1981), Calvin Hayes (from 1980 until 1981), Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
background vocals:
D. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), M. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), N. Janz (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
lead vocals:
Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981) and Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
vocals:
Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cherry Red Records Ltd., EMI Records Ltd. (in 1981, in 1996, in 2001), EMI France (in 1993) and EMI Records Limited (in 2006)
recorded at:
Amira Studio (from 1980 until 1981), RAK Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981), Soundmastaz Studios (from 1980 until 1981), Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (from 1980 until 1981) and The Lodge Recording Studio in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981)
mixed at:
Jeopark in Buchholz, Niedersachsen, Germany, RAK Studios in London, England, United Kingdom and Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 55)
recording of:
Kids in America (from 1980 until 1981)
writer:
Marty Wilde and Ricky Wilde
publisher:
All Nations Music, EMI Music Publishing, Finchley Music Corp., RAK Publishing Ltd. and Rickim Music Ltd.
Kim Wilde3:23
5This Ole House
cover recording of:
This Ole House
lyricist and composer:
Stuart Hamblen
publisher:
MCA Music and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
Shakin’ Stevens3:06
6The Tide Is High
engineer:
Lenise Bent
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (in 1980)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (in 1980)
guest percussion:
Alex Acuña (in 1980), Ollie E. Brown (in 1980) and Emil Richards (in 1980)
guitar:
Frank Infante (in 1980) and Chris Stein (in 1980)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (in 1980)
timpani:
Chris Stein (in 1980)
background vocals:
Clem Burke (in 1980), Jimmy Destri (in 1980), Nigel Harrison (in 1980) and Frank Infante (in 1980)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (in 1980)
instruments arranger:
Jimmie Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1980) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1980)
recorded at:
United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1980)
cover recording of:
The Tide Is High (in 1980)
additional writer:
Howard Barrett and Tyrone Evans
writer:
John Holt
publisher:
B & C Music Corp., Campbell Connelly (Australia) P/L, Copyright Control, Embassy Music Corporation, Gemrod Music Inc., Sparta Florida Music Group and Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd.
Blondie3:50
7The Land of Make BelieveBucks Fizz3:49
8Do You Really Want to Hurt MeCulture Club4:23
9It Must Be Love
cover recording of:
It Must Be Love
lyricist and composer:
Labi Siffre
publisher:
Chrysalis Music
Madness3:18
10Ashes to Ashes
recording engineer:
David Bowie (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06) and Tony Visconti (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
assistant engineer:
Larry Alexander (from 1980-02 until 1980-04) and Jeff Hendrickson (from 1980-02 until 1980-04)
producer:
David Bowie and Tony Visconti
drums (drum set):
Dennis Davis (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
electric bass guitar:
George Murray (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
guitar synthesizer [Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer]:
Chuck Hammer (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
Minimoog and analog synthesizer [Yamaha CS-80]:
Andy Clark (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
percussion and shakers:
Tony Visconti (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
piano [flanged piano]:
Roy Bittan (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
background vocals and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1980-04 until 1980-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (in 1980), Mainman S.A. (in 1992) and Tintoretto Music (in 1992)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06) and Good Earth Studios in Soho, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-04 until 1980-06)
recording of:
Ashes to Ashes (from 1980-02-15 until 1980-06)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. and Tintoretto Music
David Bowie4:22
11Echo Beach
assistant engineer:
Laurence Diana
engineer:
Richard Manwaring
producer:
Mike Howlett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Dindisc Ltd (in 1980) and Virgin Records Ltd. (in 1980, in 2002)
recorded at:
The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1979-08)
part of:
Huffington Post: 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever (number: 87)
recording of:
Echo Beach
lyricist and composer:
Mark Gane
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. and Virgin Music (in 1980)
Martha and the Muffins3:36
12I Could Be HappyAltered Images3:31
13ManeaterHall & Oates4:15
14Use It Up and Wear It OutOdyssey3:46
15Japanese Boy
producer:
Neil Ross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (in 1981)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 26)
recording of:
Japanese Boy
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Heatlie
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and EMI (in 1981)
Aneka3:56
16The Lion Sleeps Tonight
cover recording of:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
lyricist:
George David Weiss (in 1961)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and Albert Stanton
composer:
Solomon Linda
publisher:
Abilene Music Inc., Copyright Control, Luigi Creatore Music and Memory Lane Music Ltd.
is based on:
Mbube
is based on:
Wimoweh
version of:
Wimoweh
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
part of:
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)
Tight Fit2:59
17Together We Are Beautiful
cover recording of:
Together We Are Beautiful (1977 song)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Ken Leray
publisher:
Brampton Music Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.
Fern Kinney4:11
18Just an IllusionImagination3:40
19Jealous GuyRoxy Music4:51
20Only You
engineer:
John Fryer and Eric Radcliffe
additional producer:
Daniel Miller
producer:
Eric Radcliffe and Yazoo
keyboard and synthesizer:
Vince Clarke
vocals:
Alison Moyet
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mute Records Ltd. (in 1982)
recording of:
Only You
lyricist and composer:
Vince Clarke
publisher:
Musical Moments Ltd., SM Publishing (UK) Limited, Sonet Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Yazoo3:10
21ViennaUltravox4:37
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