05 January 1984

Thursday

1984-01-05

BRAVO magazine
German singer Nena on cover

Top of the Pops

 * 20th anniversary edition, presented by David Jensen & John Peel with brief appearance by Alan Freeman.TOTP (40-11) Chart Rundown 5th January 1984
 * Several archive clips from past years (grouped by decade). Contemporary hits include the debut appearance of Frankie Goes To Hollywood with Relax. The song was famously banned shortly afterwards and was not featured again on Top of the Pops until the Christmas 1984 edition. The single stayed at no.1 for five weeks.
 * 1) Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (35) Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax. Top Of The Pops 1984
 * 2) Rod Stewart – Sweet Surrender (32) (video)
 * 3) Status Quo – Marguerita Time (5)  Status Quo – Marguerita Time (Studio, TOTP, 20th Anniversary Show)
 * 4) Frank Kelly – Christmas Countdown (26)
 * 5) Slade – My Oh My (2)
 * 6) The Flying Pickets – Only You (1) (video) The Flying Pickets – Only You (Video, TOTP, 20th Anniversary Show)
 * 7) Kool & The Gang – Straight Ahead (19) (audience dancing/credits)