23 January 1986

Thursday

1986-01-23

Events

 * Simple Minds live concert in Drammen, Norway. The concert is mentioned by Karl Ove Knausgaard in his novel Dancing in the Dark: My Struggle 4 (pp. 267-268): ".. Jim Kerr ..had become quite flabby..".

Top of the Pops
Presented by Paul Jordan & Mike Smith
 * 1) The Alarm – “Spirit Of ‘76” (22)
 * 2) Eurythmics – “It’s Alright (Baby’s Coming Back)” (12) (video)
 * 3) Nana Mouskouri – “Only Love” (8)Nana Mouskouri – Only Love (Studio, TOTP)
 * 4) Madonna – “Borderline” (15) (breaker)
 * 5) Grace Jones – “Pull Up To The Bumper” (20) (breaker)
 * 6) Sarah Brightman & Steve Harley – “The Phantom Of The Opera” (21) (breaker)
 * 7) A-ha – “The Sun Always Shines On TV” (1)
 * 8) Five Star – “System Addict” (13) (audience dancing/credits)