12 October 1978

Thursday 12 October

1978-10-12

Events

 * New wave duo Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark play their first advertised live gig at Eric's in Liverpool.

Top of the Pops
Host: JS
 * (8) John Travolta – Sandy (and charts)
 * (64) Olympic Runners – Get It While You Can (20)
 * Smokie – Mexican Girl (13)
 * The Jacksons – Blame It On The Boogie (danced to by Legs & Co)
 * (2) Rose Royce – Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
 * (36) Jonathan King – One For You, One For Me
 * (27) Father Abraham & The Smurfs – Dippety Day (video)
 * (NEW) The Bishops – I Want Candy
 * (14) Crystal Gayle – Talking In Your Sleep (danced to by Legs & Co)
 * (7) Electric Light Orchestra – Sweet Talkin’ Woman (video)
 * (NEW) Peter Skellern feat. The Grimethorpe Collier Band – Love Is The Sweetest Thing
 * (1) John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John – Summer Nights (video)
 * (29) Donna Summer – MacArthur Park (and credits)