04 September 1980

Thursday

1980-09-04

My age. 16

My location: Bromyard / Hereford

Events

 * First day at Hereford Sixth Form College (introductory course only)

Top of the Pops
Presented by DLT with Kevin Keegan. Not a great TOTP. Among the most notable acts were two 'new mod' groups book-ending the show. Read my review on TOTP 80.

(45)	SECRET AFFAIR – Sound Of Confusion

(3)	KELLY MARIE – Feels Like I’m In Love

(22)	NICK STRAKER BAND – A Walk In The Park

(5)	HAZEL O’CONNOR – Eighth Day (repeat)

(20)	BILLY JOEL – It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me (danced to by Legs & Co)

(10)	CLIFF RICHARD – Dreamin’

(13)	SHEENA EASTON – Modern Girl (repeat)

(27)	THE BEAT – Best Friend (video)

(26)	RANDY CRAWFORD – One Day I’ll Fly Away

(1)	THE JAM – Start (video)

(12)	THE CLASH – Bankrobber (crowd dancing) (and credits)

Smash Hits
Issue: September 4-17 1980

Cover: Ian Dury

Features: Grace Jones, D. Hepworth on the charts,

Bitz: McCluskey / Humphreys (OMITD) All Time Top 10s, Gary Numan/Robert Palmer, Jools Holland quits Squeeze, Pauline Murray/JCC.

Independent Bitz: Orange Juice, Josef K, Swell Maps.

Singles reviews: Generals and Majors

Album reviews: The Affectionate Punch Lyrics: Biko,

Centrefold: Dexy's Midnight Runners

Gigz: Gary Numan

Adverts: Numan Telekon album and Teletour 80 dates (pic. left).

NME
I actually have no recollection of this issue, despite my diary entry for 06 September 1980.
 * A Certain Ratio
 * Telekon