07 February 1980

Thursday 07 February

1980-02-07

Events

 * Pink Floyd begin their world tour of The Wall, opening with the first of seven nights at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, USA.

Top of the Pops

 * introduced by Steve Wright (debut)
 * Steve Wright makes his debut as presenter of Top of the Pops. Australian group AC/DC also make a rare studio appearance, their second and final, with A Touch Too Much. (review here)
 * 1) (30) Jefferson Starship – Jane (And Charts)
 * 2) (46) The Tourists – So Good To Be Back Home Again
 * 3) (27) Cliff Richard – Carrie (video)
 * 4) (18) The Whispers – And The Beat Goes On (Danced To By Legs & Co)
 * 5) (8) The Boomtown Rats – Someone’S Looking At You (rpt.)
 * 6) (3) The Nolans – I’M In The Mood For Dancing
 * 7) (44) The Chords – Maybe Tomorrow
 * 8) (11) The Regents – 7 Teen
 * 9) (20) Queen – Save Me (Video)
 * 10) (21) The Selecter – Three Minute Hero
 * 11) (47) AC/DC – A Touch Too Much
 * 12) (28) Buggles – The Plastic Age
 * 13) (1) The Specials – Too Much Too Young (Video)
 * 14) (5) Joe Jackson – It’s Different For Girls (over credits)