Top 20 Iconic Top of the Pops Performances

 We can't forget seeing these legendary performances back in the day. For this list, WatchMojoUK counts down the Top 20 Iconic Top of the Pops Performances. We're looking at the most classic "TotP" moments from stars like the Beatles, Elton John, Rod Stweart, the Specials, and more!

Flashback - Billboard Top Ten Singles 04/20/1991 (22 years ago)

Billboard Hot 100

Top Ten Singles

Week Ending April 20th 1991

1960's Cashbox Year-End Countdown (The Top 3 of Each Year)

Cashbox Year End Top 3 Songs 

1960-1969

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Top of the Pops (#1 Songs of 1970)

(courtesy BillboardClassic)
All the songs to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart 1970

Top of the Pops

Here, thanks to Billboardclassic are the Top Ten Singles for the April 9th 1977.   Its a little early but it includes Glen Campbell and with his tribute at the Grammy Awards last night, I felt it was ok to jump ahead to spring...YAY For Spring

The Year in Billboard #1 Hits - 1974

December 28th 1974


Angie Baby - Helen Reddy
(1 week at #1)

The Year in Billboard #1 Hits - 1974

July 27th 1974


Annie's Song - John Denver
(2 weeks at #1)

The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1980

September 13th 1980


Feels Like I'm in Love - Kelly Marie
(2 consecutive weeks at #1)

The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1980

Lets kick off the UK version of our look at a year and its #1 songs.  This time its the UK #1's from 1980.

January 19th 1980


Brass in Pocket - The Pretenders
(2 weeks at #1)

The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1973

December 15th 1973


Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
(5 weeks at #1)

The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1973

September 29th 1973

Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
(THEME FROM THE THAMES TV SERIES 'VAN DER VALK')


(4 weeks at  #1)

The Year in UK #1 Hits - 1973

July 21st 1973


Welcome Home - Peters and Lee
(1 week at #1)

The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1973

June 23rd 1973

Rubber Bullets - 10cc
(1 week at #1)

Top of The Pops

This week our Top of the Pops is from this week in 1986.


5 - Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr
On the way to a peak of #3 from their Gold record "As The Band Turns"


4 - These Dreams - Heart
On the way to being the Wilson sisters first #1 song on the Hot 100


3 - How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
Former #1 hit that spent 2 weeks at the top


2 - Sara - Starship
Heading to the top and becoming the 2nd #1 single for the newly renamed Starship, previously known as Jefferson Starship and before that Jefferson Airplane.


1 - Kyrie - Mr. Mister
In its 2nd of 2 weeks at #1, this was the second #1 for the group after "Broken Wings" hit the top in December of 1985.

Top of The Pops

Changing things up a little this week its Top of The Pops for this week in 1987 in the UK.


5 - China in Your Hands - T'Pau
Making a huge leap from 19 last week to 5 this week on its way to the top. This is the best known song of the group in the UK and spent 5 weeks at #1.


4 - Love in The First Degree - Bananarama
After peaking at #3 this singles drops to #4. The biggest selling UK single for the UK group.


3 - Whenever You Need Somebody - Rick Astley
Jumping 8 spots this week and peaking at #3 is a song not released in the US.


2 - Faith - George Michael
Hold and peaking at #2 with what would be come the best selling single of 1988 in the US.


1 - You Win Again - Bee Gees
This song is in its 4th week at #1 and helped the Bee Gees become the first group to have a UK #1 in each of the last 3 decades (60s,70s & 80s).

Top of The Pops - 45 Years Ago

This week on Top of the Pops, the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Sept 11th 1965.

We have 3 members of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in this weeks top 5.

Here We Go!!

5 - California Girls - The Beach Boys
After peaking at #3 the boys begin a slow fall down the charts


4 - You Were On My Mind - We Five
On its way to peaking at #3


3 - Eve of Destruction - Barry McGuire
On the way to #1, this anthem of anti war would top the charts for one week.


2 - Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
His first top 10 single peaked for 2 weeks at #2.


1 - Help! - The Beatles
The 2nd of 3 weeks at the top of the charts for the biggest group in history of recorded music. This is their 9th #1 single in 20 months, they would top the chart again in 3 weeks.

Top of The Pops - 40 Years Ago

Marking the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley.

These are the Top 5 singles in the UK for this week in 1970 and as usual for the UK its very eclectic but very interesting.

Let the countdown begin

5 - All Right Now - Free
Paul Rodgers and the boys with a rock classic



4 - Something - Shirley Bassey
Covering the Beatles #1 hit is the woman who gained fame singing the theme to 3 classic James Bond movies.


3 - Neanderthal Man - Hot Legs
Peaking at #2 this was the only hit for a group would soon relaunch itself as 10cc.


2 - Lola - The Kinks
Peaking this week at #2 are the Kinks. They reached #9 on the Billboard US Hot 100. It did hit #1 on the Dutch, Irish, Italian and New Zealand pop charts.


1 - The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley
The 16th UK #1 hit for the King.
Spending 6 weeks at the top in the summer of 1970. The B side was "Mama Like Roses" and the double sided hit reached #9 in the US.

Top of The Pops (Ladies Night)

Today's Top of the Pops is from this week in 1990 when for the first time in Billboard Hot 100 singles chart history women occupied the top 5 spots on the chart.
Who were they? Lets start the countdown and find out.


5- Alright - Janet Jackson


4- Hold On - Wilson Phillips
The children of 60s Icons John Phillips and Brian Wilson have a smash on their hands and are on the way to the top.


3- Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
Still holding on strong in the top 5 after 4 weeks at the #1 spot


2- All Wanna Do is Make Love To You - Heart
Peaking in the #2 spot


1- Vogue - Madonna
2nd of 2 weeks at the top for her 8th #1 single.