04 September 1980

Thursday

1980-09-04

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)

NME
I actually have no recollection of this issue, despite my diary entry for 06 September 1980.