Top of the Pops, 09 05 1985

[@jaynesheehy5237]

RIP to two LEGENDARY Radio 1 DJ's = John Peel & Janice Long xx

[@melanieBrady-vb3rv]

Also Freddie Mercury, Curtis Hairston and the two members in Bronski Beat, Divine and Pete Burns.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

Yes indeed too.

[@TinMan-i9l]

Both still around we were just resting

[@Steven_A_Lomas]

Abso-fuckin-lutely Jayne!!! Both of them loved The Smiths, both of them incredible people.

[@vernongoodey5096]

Yep Mr Peel married not one but two 15 year olds. Then the BBC name their building after him!!!

[@MrDoeringerMartin]

I mean, we had Mozart, Techno, Rock'n'Roll and everything in music history, but the 80s were the best ever

[@fluorosco]

Easy Easy Easy❤

[@gaskellr44]

80s was my era but lets not get carried away and try to compare ourselves to the likes of Mozart or Bethhoven. They were beyond great artists. They were Gods of music.

[@anncosten3222]

Not to mention functional knees, innocence, and hope. Fabulous times. Would love to revisit. Has anyone got a time machine?

[@kenjones6441]

Across the genres it was the 70s

[@danellis-jones1591]

Not if you are in your 60s or in your 30s. Plenty kids think 80s are the worst decade. 60s, 70s and 90s are far better to others

[@davejackson3284]

I was driving through the Highlands of Scotland when I heard that John Peel had passed. I will never forget it. A part of my youth disappeared as I looked over the mountains and the mist. It was quite poignant. The man who introduced me to The Smiths and New Order. An absolute legend.

[@jameswestley7647]

Thank you Paul for posting this but more so for all the amazing music during the 1980s with Dt rain, Carol Kenyon etc and the totps theme, born in 1971 you made the 1980s a special time.

[@markakademon]

Born in ‘71 myself. Echo all your comments! 🎉🎉

[@leestockton9367]

I left my teenage years behind me in 1986 and count myself blessed to have been the age I was during the '80s; being able to appreciate the music

[@pammoore3447]

We're the same age, and couldn't agree more!

[@sidrpetrovich9527]

"19" is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago.

[@agfagaevart]

it wasn't accurate tho; The average age of a GI was 21.

[@pistolpetenaki]

Please Madonna was better

[@admiralbenbow5083]

Rory Bremner did it better

[@cymro6537]

The Godley and Cream video is still mesmerizing 👍

[@michaelmarron8441]

It distracts from the song which is absolute excrement

[@cymro6537]

@@michaelmarron8441 One man's drink is another man's poison.

[@OlafProt]

Right?! It was mind Blowing at the time. I always remember the woman mouthing the "you cheat you lied" bit. She fucking meant it.

[@hammersmatt]

@@OlafProt Highlight of the video for me - she's so expressive and really gets it.

[@combrogos]

Wow, 1985 had such a diverse rangle of musical styles in the charts ❤

[@TheSudsy]

The 'muricans still doing disco tho...

[@Philojira]

Corporitization of music creation and means of production has killed the diversity that's innately possible in musicians.

[@garter13]

@@Philojira Don't use words you do not understand. The '80s had some of the most influential music corporations. What killed the music industry is exactly what destroyed cinema and today you are stuck with superhero garbage and politically correct remakes -- liberal restrictions on freedom of creativity. From "Parental Advisory", supported by a certain Gore, spouse of a certain Al, to the clamps on "destructive" rock music. The internet and instant gratification did the rest.

[@Philojira]

@garter13 Speaking of AI, i ran my answer through Perplexity to try and understand the nature of your response in accusing me of using words i don't understand. My prompt gave this response "What does this statement objectively mean? Corporitization of music creation and means of production has killed the diversity that's innately possible in musicians. The statement critiques how the **corporatization of music** has led to a **homogenization** of artistic expression. As major corporations dominate the industry, they prioritize profit over creativity, limiting the diversity of music produced. This results in artists conforming to commercially viable trends rather than exploring unique or innovative sounds, stifling their innate potential for diverse expression. Consequently, the music landscape becomes dominated by a few corporate-approved styles, diminishing the richness and variety that individual musicians could otherwise contribute to the art form[1][2][3]. Citations: [1] Howie Klein: The Impact of Corporatization of the Music Business www.cirmmt.org/en/events/seminars/copy_of_klein [2] Eleven Theses on Music - Monthly Review monthlyreview.org/2024/03/01/eleven-theses-on-music/ [3] Corporate Dulls the Beat: How Monopolies are Muffling Music's ...sthprt.ca › 2024/08/05 › corporate-dulls-... sthprt.ca/2024/08/05/corporate-dulls-the-beat-how-monopolies-are-muffling-musics-creatives/ [4] MTO 26.2: Ewell, Music Theory and the White Racial Frame mtosmt.org/issues/mto.20.26.2/mto.20.26.2.ewell.html [5] Perfect Storm - The Corporatization Of The Music Industry | FRONTLINE www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/music/perfect/corp.html [6] Neoliberalism and stagnation in music : r/LetsTalkMusic - Reddit www.reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/hyrsro/neoliberalism_and_stagnation_in_music/ [7] Why is the current music industry ruled more by corporations than true ... www.reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/42mk7m/why_is_the_current_music_industry_ruled_more_by/ [8] The Protection and promotion of musical diversity unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000215412 To each his own.

[@Philojira]

@garter13 What does this statement objectively mean? "Corporitization of music creation and means of production has killed the diversity that's innately possible in musicians." What does this statement objectively mean? Corporitization of music creation and means of production has killed the diversity that's innately possible in musicians. The statement critiques how the **corporatization of music** has led to a **homogenization** of artistic expression. As major corporations dominate the industry, they prioritize profit over creativity, limiting the diversity of music produced. This results in artists conforming to commercially viable trends rather than exploring unique or innovative sounds, stifling their innate potential for diverse expression. Consequently, the music landscape becomes dominated by a few corporate-approved styles, diminishing the richness and variety that individual musicians could otherwise contribute to the art form[1][2][3]. (Got the above by asking an AI what i could have missed. It even offered up citations.) How my answer shows a lack of understanding of words i choose to use i don't see. There are loads of factors influencing, well, everything around us quite frankly. We all have our sliver of a perspective and that's OK.

[@paulware4701]

My claim to fame: John Peel talked about me on his Sunday programme in the 90s. My other half wrote in (which listeners were encouraged to do) and told him that when I'd lived with my parents I built a full sized Tardis in my bedroom. Like the man who built a boat in his basement, I made no provision for ever getting it out again.

[@gemini802]

Well done 👏 that's a nice memory to share !

[@paulbradley705]

Cool but the tardis is huge.😅

[@KrystalStardust-i9c]

I still love your song 19.

[@Genehunt7]

Loved Janice long…sad she’s no longer with us.

[@Jay-ru3mu]

R.I,P To The Poor Lads in Vietnam...

[@timetraveller9321]

Vietnam had ended before this was made

[@philipbonner6486]

​@@timetraveller9321Started in 1958 finished in 1975 all those young lads, children and people murdered what a waste of life its like all wars all to do with f power, politics and money.

[@acampbell8614]

1985 was the tenth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war. It was when the string of Vietnam war movies started to come out- Rambo First Blood Part 2, Platoon, Good Morning Vietnam, Full Metal Jacket etc.

[@Nicholas-qq6cm]

Best Year Ever. Wish I could live there Forever.

[@nathankiklu]

Nice one Paul, 19 is an Iconic track.

[@kevint8887]

Can't believe it. We are introduced to Slave to Love. Suddenly it's nearly 40 years and still a favourite.

[@betagombar9022]

Oh take me back to the 80s ❤

[@teralmiles]

Can I come with you please?

[@lazybelphegore6748]

I never used to like Jimmy Sommerville; (he wasn’t my “type” and the tenor voice turned me off). But tastes change.. Now when I hear him I understand and appreciate his voice; (it is really hard to control a voice like that, and he does it beautifully). And when I see him now I think he is actually very sexy. You go, Jimmy!!!

[@rogerwinstanley7244]

I never liked this duet - though always been a huge Marc Almond fan - but now almost 40 years later I love it. Yep, tastes change!

[@NickSBailey]

same, at the time I didn't like it but can appreciate it much more now, and Smalltown Boy was such an important song, always liked Soft Cell even at the time

[@ashpollen65]

Tenor? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

He was flawless live and would dance with so much energy every song while singing ! I was front row at one of his gigs , awesome , and a guy I know was his backing singing - phenomenal music combination

[@hammersmatt]

Always thought that Jimmy had one of the most unique and distinct voices in British music.

[@bsways]

I was living in London and bought Steve Arringtons record. Absolutely loved it. I still have it!

[@agfagaevart]

that was such a massive hit back then!

[@bredagrehan2543]

Was 17 when these jams were in the chart 🤗🇮🇪

[@gookey9924]

Me too turne 17 in the March 85

[@rob-qg5is]

Marc and Jimmy really hitting the groove on I feel love.

[@andrewshore262]

I was DJ 83 - 89 in various nightclubs = tinnitus now……..pump up the volume 🎤🎵🪗

[@Neptuneman07]

Awesome episode. Loving the witty banter inbetween the tunes with one of my all-time favorites of John Peel.

[@edejong]

Dee C Lee!

[@harvey3837]

Indeed

[@Jettypilelegs]

May ‘85, finished my mocks and desperate to leave school in two months. And it was clear that Paul Hardcastle was ahead of his time even then. A few years later we would be hanging around warehouses and fields raving to hard electronic beats and experiencing Ecstasy and transcendence…….

[@lynneconnor5024]

Eeeee I can remember seeing the JAM at the Mayfair NEWCASTLE 😮

[@paulbradley705]

Artists had charisma, songs were different.

[@Iain1962]

Jimmy Nail with Roger Taylor on Drums and Rick Parfitt on Guitar. So Queen, Status Quo backing an actor singing a cover, but hey it made the charts.

[@thoskel1]

T.O.T.P was an antidote to all the crime, violence, strikes,riots, football hooliganism, unemployment, terrorism etc that was around back in the 80s. Janice Long was a breath of fresh air.

[@prasiet1]

19 just takes me back to better times.

[@garyhunt8067]

I remember 19. Went to HMV and bought the single

[@agfagaevart]

so many people in this edition that are no longer around; Peel & Long / Mercury / Hairston /Burns /Divine / Nelson /etc.

[@uluibaut]

First saw that Godley & Cream video as an 8 year old in Rochdale having dinner next to the fire place.

[@jennykaur7055]

The top 40 that week was amazing! So many good tunes!

[@simonbarrett8628]

Great to see the late great Curtis Hairston🙏

[@Nicholas-qq6cm]

Cheryl Smith from St Helens, I'll always remember you.🖤

[@johncully4699]

So glad I was 15 in 1990, I got the rave scene. ❤

[@jemmajames6719]

I was 22 and hated it!

[@patiacat1]

22 in 85 or 1990 ?

[@fluffylynxpuss5043]

@@patiacat1 1985 . No contest 😍🥰

[@DevonMiniFlicks]

I was 15 years old and staying at Tintagel with the school when 19 became number 1.

[@liamhemmings9039]

Nineteen is seminal.

[@Czechbound]

I remember this episode and your song at No. 1. It still sounds fresh. Little did we know much more war was coming for the Americans. Greetings from Prague, CZ

[@bsb11kat25]

forgot how awesome the Godley and Creme video was! awesome!

[@michaelmarron8441]

The song wasn't though That's why they moved into video rather than audio

[@garethjudd5840]

"I feel so real" That moment you realise you are tangled up in the curtains. 😂

[@markakademon]

19, truly amazing track, very immigrant part of my history! And I especially love the remixes! ❤

[@RobertLovejoy-uc9je]

I memories at year 1985 it was very good year pop music 🎶 and rock music on top of the pop 🎉 🎊 🎶 👌 😅I was very young 🎶

[@michellekourea275]

My birthday on this date sweet 15 🎉

[@andrewmacleod5826]

Take me back.....😢🙄🎉....

[@michaelmarron8441]

11:03 WALOFS that was

[@greggmitchell2392]

Rare TV appearance by the late, great Curtis Hairston, gone too soon RIP

[@MrHateneds]

19 Great song

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Pretty clear to me now - now that I'm not 13 anymore and a bit more "worldly" I mean - that Janice and John had indulged in a little toot before their TotP gig. All the signs are there.

[@jennykaur7055]

LOVE slave to love.

[@StuShoots]

Dude, I remember getting perm cos the great Mr Hardcastle here had one!

[@lello69-f4r]

I'm feel so real, I'm feel so real....

[@PenriceProds]

Steve Arrington is singing live here!

[@rogerpowell6985]

The brilliant steve arrington .

[@CalopsitaVanderbilt1911]

Divine !❤

[@OlafProt]

It's impossible to explain the impact that Godley and Crème song and video had at the time. It must look hilarious to todays kids, but the transitions, the performances and the music were truly revolutionary. Those two guys were at their peak, and recording down the road from where I grew up too. It's weird there definitely seems to be a dividing line between pre and post Live Aid. I suppose (if you weren't a boring cynical anti live aid knob) it never got any better than that day. But music seemed to go right down the rodney hole after that event. Maybe it's because big money suddenly realised there was big money to be made. Not that it wasn't already.....

[@aprilsky8474]

When they sing the part, Johnny remember me ✅✅ Bronski Beat and Marc Almond

[@TheGodParticle]

The Freddie video was hilarious, talk about a false front bless him.

[@TimoDyer]

The 19 video was brutal and a total eye opener for most. Included people dying in real life.

[@dabuski1]

My bday on this date, back in the day... sweet 16 🎉

[@stevenicklin6538]

Curtis Hairston just brilliant 😎😎

[@TurnFullCircle]

wonderful

[@teralmiles]

Can you imagine how many artists they’d manage to fit on the show today, with songs only being 2 minutes long now.

[@paulmccafferty4335]

What's with the Bass with Weller?

[@itookallthenames]

Divine, hah what a song, if it came out now the gammons would go mad

[@alex-E7WHU]

Only when they are twerking half naked in front of kids.

[@josephryan362]

Great episode of top of the pops presented by Janice long and Jon peel and furring Freddie Mercury and godley and cream and paul hard castle and Steve Arrington in the studio and the style council and the top 40 brakes and the top ten and bronski beat and Marc Almond

[@johnh2912]

Dee C Lee looking mighty fine

[@ferrylad]

Eeeeeeèeeyyyy up you pop crazed youngsters

[@arodstown]

John peel was so sarcastic what a legend

[@zombiemosher1139]

Jimmy Nail. 😂😅😂

[@PooperScooperTrooper]

Nice. Was this your own VHS recording of the show? I'm just trying to imagine you in the mid-80's: "quick, press record - I'm on TOTPS tonight!!" I still find it very sad that TOTP just isn't a 'thing' anymore...neither is caring about the pop charts. Something changed...the internet came along I suppose. Bit sad really.

[@josephryan362]

No it was shown on BBC four

[@jackhardy1649]

MTV

[@DuderinoDeux]

Hey! It's Mr.T

[@agl1138]

Kick out the Style bring back the Jam

[@MikeMcRoberts]

Wait.... Are you THE Paul Hardcastle?

[@kenrehill8775]

At 25 minutes is that Ian Hislop?

[@funkmasters]

Amazing to think that all that stage gear , clothes mics helicopter lights etc are now buried in the ground never to be seen again .

[@hallson2917]

EURYTHMICS

[@AlexB-h3t]

Jimmy summervillle had a head like a light bulb

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

He’s a exceptionally bright guy that’s why !

[@binflynn1]

The best part of this video was Paul hardcastle s 19

[@beverlybradley5485]

Steve Arrington’s Mum wants her curtains back !

[@TheOptimod]

Can't believe Paul had to pay Mike Oldfield over 100 grand for supposedly ripping the melody from Tubular Bells for '19'.

[@Mark64W]

Please tell me more of the story . Thanks .

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

@@Mark64WGoogle it

[@pistolpetenaki]

Steve who

[@Kevo-Blucati]

None of them received a hero's wecome.....

[@dmontes133]

The 80s music was the best decade, but this is one of the low points in music.

[@tonyharwood]

Whoever produced TOTPs hated pop music

[@melanieBrady-vb3rv]

The Cry video was creepy!

[@stevplant]

lots now dead in video

[@kevint8887]

Interesting times. Jimmy and Marc were not talked about as gay. Frigging obvious but it was still closet time.

[@Iain1962]

Eh? Bronski Beat's first hit Small Town Boy made it pretty obvious, the theme, the lyrics, the video. Everybody knew they were Gay.

[@garypollard1821]

And quite right too. Just look at the hideous consequences of letting that type parade about in public. In the closet was fine. Letting them out was the thin end of the wedge.

[@Crumbly-Mustard]

Marc Almond was definitely known as gay in my school. The rumors were gross...

[@martingreen6194]

Music pre autotune, when artists had to be able to hold a tune.

[@garypollard1821]

It was a pretty poor year for mainstream music. The Godley & Creme video of quite clever though.

[@marychristmas4911]

Sadly Curtis Hairston died of kidney failure aged only 34.

[@phililpb]

Dead or no dead

[@ebbhead20]

You can tell the difference in the UK and the US stuff. In the 80s all UK music was basically trying to intellectual and US stuff couldn't do that at all, they just sounded like idiots 95% of them. This program probes that even more. 1979 to 1989 was the best time in music, everything was basically high end pop and new wave. So much good stuff. Unfortunately that was over by the time we got the 90s with all this britpop wank. But at least we got 10 years of brilliant stuff from England. Today's it's all douchebags that havent made 3 seconds of music worth listening to. UK have Mesh and the US have Light Asylum, and thats it.. the rest worth listening to is from the early 80s.

[@ebbhead20]

Opens with Weller and a black girl from england thats good-looking.... that's a first. Wow 😎

[@PenriceProds]

She was his girl at the time. Then he left her for some white chick half his age!

[@ebbhead20]

@@PenriceProds strange, as that girl is tier ten anyway... 😎

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

She is Dee c lee

[@SchudarSchway]

BBC lol

[@ashleyhaworth-roberts6066]

Why the mirror image?

[@davidtozer802]

just when music turnd shite !

[@fluffylynxpuss5043]

😅😂🤣🤣🤣

[@coolmacatrain9434]

Bloody awful ... music was going through it's shallow phase in the mid 80s . It has never recovered

[@AndrewSpencer69]

John Peel must have despised a lot of those songs. Such crap!

[@bobbyperu4683]

Between Freddie Mercury, Divine, Jimmy Somerville and Marc Almond (and all singing hideously shite songs) I'm amazed that any of us escaped that wretched decade without being bummed.

[@Jsmall910]

Freddy mercury?? JImmy Somerville? ❤

[@SevenOf9-Seven]

Haven't had many responses to that deliberately provocative and homophobic comment, have you? Were you wanking in anticipation when you posted it? 😂