16 July 1981

Thursday 16 July

1981-07-16

Events

 * Cricket: Third Test England v. Australia, first day.

Top of the Pops
presented by Peter Powell

review here
 * 1) Saxon – “Never Surrender” (26)
 * 2) Third World – “Dancing On The Floor (Hooked On Love)” (10) (video)
 * 3) Depeche Mode – “New Life” (19) (second of three performances)Depeche Mode - New Life ( Tops Of The Pops ) 1981 - Lyrics
 * 4) The Jacksons – “Walk Right Now” (30) (Legs & Co)
 * 5) Dexys Midnight Runners – “Show Me” (33) Dexys Midnight Runners - Show Me -totp-
 * 6) Kate Bush – “Sat In Your Lap” (15) (video - first and only showing)
 * 7) Bad Manners – “Can Can” (3) (rpt.)
 * 8) Spandau Ballet – “Chant No.1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)” (18) Spandau Ballet - Chant No 1. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) TOTP 1981
 * 9) The Specials – “Ghost Town” (1) (video/credits)