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Top Of The Pops 1980 - BBC4

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  • Torch81Torch81 Posts: 15,572
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    TheWayItIs wrote: »
    An original video to Call Me


    Yes, they obviously hadn't filmed or inserted the 'Debbie in NYC' bits yet.

    Majestic song!! My opinion of their finest often varies, but this one is certainly up there.
  • Jason CJason C Posts: 31,319
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    What film are these clips from?
    FB1969 wrote: »
    Will someone please stop changing channel

    Haha :D
  • Robbie01Robbie01 Posts: 10,423
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    Jason C wrote: »
    God, talk about a patchwork video.
    I'm not sure if there ever was an official video?
  • LittleGirlOf7LittleGirlOf7 Posts: 9,344
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    To think you can now edit together better videos just on your phone these days.
  • TheWayItIsTheWayItIs Posts: 4,282
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    SgtRock wrote: »
    Is this a video they can't show?

    Maybe the BBC have had a windfall.
  • Rich Tea.Rich Tea. Posts: 22,048
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    Call Me (Dave) at No1.

    Not for much longer one hopes!
  • ukcarterukcarter Posts: 314
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    Jason C wrote: »
    What film are these clips from?

    American Gigolo, the film that used Call Me
  • TheWayItIsTheWayItIs Posts: 4,282
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    Robbie01 wrote: »
    I'm not sure if there ever was an official video?

    It's a specially constructed video made by the BBC.
    Don't think it's been aired since 1980
  • Rich Tea.Rich Tea. Posts: 22,048
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    That TOTP left me feeling a bit unfulfilled tonight - just 5/10.
  • Jason CJason C Posts: 31,319
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    Robbie01 wrote: »
    I'm not sure if there ever was an official video?

    The video to 'Call Me' I remember seeing on the likes of VH1 only lasted for half the song.
  • LittleGirlOf7LittleGirlOf7 Posts: 9,344
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    Great play out.

    Oooooooohhhhhhh Genoooooooo!!!
  • JT2060JT2060 Posts: 5,370
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    Robbie01 wrote: »
    Apparently John Lennon was tempted to come out of retirement when he saw the video for 'Coming Up' by Paul McCartney and decided to make an album...

    What did piss John off was that Paul could actually play every instrument he was seen playing in the video. Whilst being a good guitarist, John was a ropey pianist and awful drummer.
  • 80sfan80sfan Posts: 18,522
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    Jason C wrote: »
    That's the Marlboro British Grand Prix, then.

    Ooh must rush out and buy a packet! I don't actually smoke, but hey... :D
  • TheWayItIsTheWayItIs Posts: 4,282
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    highlander1969 wrote: »
    Wonder where the vid of Debbie cartwheeling along the beach is.

    That particular video was made for an official VHS video towards the end of the decade - looks great but only lasts for about half the song.
  • Robbie01Robbie01 Posts: 10,423
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    And another TOTP ends too quickly! 'Geno', on its way to number 1...

    There's no TOTP next week due to "The Sky At Night" so that's it for a fortnight... :(
  • Torch81Torch81 Posts: 15,572
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    Mmm, couple of good bits. Nice to see The Cure's debut and the fabulous 'Call Me' at Number 1 but little else of much quality tonight for me. Not a patch on some of the recent episodes we've seen. 5/10.
  • highlander1969highlander1969 Posts: 6,832
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    Rich Tea. wrote: »
    That TOTP left me feeling a bit unfulfilled tonight - just 5/10.

    Yeah, I know what you mean. Maybe the late edition will be a bit better with the 'missing' performances.
  • highlander1969highlander1969 Posts: 6,832
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    TheWayItIs wrote: »
    That particular video was made for an official VHS video towards the end of the decade - looks great but only lasts for about half the song.

    Cheers for that. :)
  • SgtRockSgtRock Posts: 11,303
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    Bit of a mixed bag that one - having "A Forest" makes it a notable edition, but cutting it off before the climax spoiled it a bit!
  • 80sfan80sfan Posts: 18,522
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    Rich Tea. wrote: »
    That TOTP left me feeling a bit unfulfilled tonight - just 5/10.

    Not the best I agree... I liked Johnny Logan and Blondie, plus Paul McCartney, Bobby Thurston and The Groove at the start, whoever sings that!!
  • highlander1969highlander1969 Posts: 6,832
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    80sfan wrote: »
    Not the best I agree... I liked Johnny Logan and Blondie, plus Paul McCartney, Bobby Thurston and The Groove at the start, whoever sings that!!

    Rodney Franklin does 'The Groove'. :)
  • StrakerStraker Posts: 79,631
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    Torch81 wrote: »
    Yes, they obviously hadn't filmed or inserted the 'Debbie in NYC' bits yet.

    Majestic song!! My opinion of their finest often varies, but this one is certainly up there.

    Due in no small part to Giorgio Moroder. Truly, we are not worthy!

    In a bizarre coincidence they just used a snatch of Call Me on the Watchdog 30th Anniversary programme on now on BBC1. And now The Cure - A Forest!
  • JT2060JT2060 Posts: 5,370
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    Jason C wrote: »
    Yep, you can just imagine Jimmy Pursey sitting at home watching this and thinking "SO I HAVE INFLUENCED SOMEONE".

    Amended for volume. :)
  • blue screenblue screen Posts: 6,400
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    Not a bad episode 7/10. Liked Blondie, Macca and David Essex best. Big fan of The Cure and it was good to see their debut but have never liked A Forest. Cockney Rebels were appalling
  • Boz_LowdownlBoz_Lowdownl Posts: 3,232
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    LittleGirlOf7 wrote: »
    No, you're right. Punk lasted, what? 18 months?

    Obviously at least five years judging by tonight's show.
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