06 August 1981

Thursday

1981-08-06

Events

 * It was the week of 'Love Action' as the new Human League single had stormed into the charts at no. 29 (see 04 August 1981) and was already on Top of the Pops, while Smash Hits still had to publish their review and it was still to be advertised.

Top of the Pops
Presented by P. Saville

complete review on SOTC
 * 1) Dexys Midnight Runners – “Show Me” (16) This video has been removed due to terms of use violation
 * 2) Sheena Easton – “For Your Eyes Only” (8) (video)
 * 3) Tenpole Tudor – “Wunderbar” (36) WATCH
 * 4) Lobo – “The Caribbean Disco Show” (27) (Legs & Co)
 * 5) The Human League – “Love Action (I Believe In Love)” (29) WATCH
 * 6) REO Speedwagon – “Take It On The Run” (25) (live clip)
 * 7) Gidea Park – “Beach Boy Gold” (20) WATCH
 * 8) Tight Fit – “Back To The ‘60s” (10) (rpt from 23/07/81)
 * 9) Shakin’ Stevens – “Green Door” (1) (video)
 * 10) Visage – “Visage” (21) (audience dancing/credits)