@lanks1978 There were 2 versions of Yellow Pearl released prior to TOTP. The version used on TOTP 1981 to 1983 is a special BBC edit of the 1981 single without vocals. The version in this video is a 1983 re-recording I think by the Beeb, as was the 'soft rock' version a year later, but please correct me if I'm wrong.
@glenrea , the first recording of yellow pearl by phil lynott was on the album solo in soho , it had the woman speaking " we all must all beware of the yellow pearl " the one on the charts was rerecorded by the beeb , but never released as a single which is a shame coz its fantastic
@TheThedj101 I have both the Album version from 1980 and the 1981 polydor(?) single release, which is the same as the 1981-mid 1983 charts background music, albeit without any words; the version in the background of this chart is the later unreleased BBC re-recording. The one I really want is the late 1984- mid 1986 Soft rock version of yellow pearl
Did we see the new chart rundown caption change aswell on that same day or was it on the 6th of September when John Peel presented. I saw the new chart captions on a episode when Depeche Mode performed Master and Servant on 13th September 1984.
Did you think they changed the font when the "soft" rock version was used.
"Yellow Pearl" was introduced as the TOTP theme tune on the 900th edition on 9th July 1981.
The "soft rock" version was first used on the chart rundown on 30th August 1984 - the same show where Jimmy Savile, on his last regular TOTP, travelled on the Top of the Pops InterCity train from London to Bristol.
I don't think the 30/08/84 show was meant to be his last show, this is sorted of hinted on the TOTP2 website interview with him. It was stated evey year he would pick up the phone and say that he finished filming Jim'll Fix It then they would invite him back to present TOTP. In late '84/early '85 he didn't bother picking up the phone to say he was available and that was it. Probably something to do with the direction the show was taking.
But i think i am right. i saw a chart caption from a September 1984 episode with Depeche Mode somewhere that the synth sound was replaced by a guitar sound.
I think this format and synth music started in about September 1981. Later in 1984 the music remained the same but with a guitar sound instead of synth.
I would love to get hold of this blue pearl mix. To my mind it;s the best rundown theme
madderscientist23 5 months ago
@madderscientist23 Totally agree-great music
DMarriott81 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Yellow Pearl was the best music for totp
iguanna41 7 months ago 2
Brilliant! the best era of music ever!!
Feisty1967 7 months ago 2
Why is todays music so shite?
WAYNE1977100 9 months ago
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MrJohnSeager1 11 months ago
this was a time when you actually CARED what was in the charts and the Top 40 each week was exciting. Can anyone recall what is No 1 this week?
Feisty1967 1 year ago
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davidwil58 1 year ago
"Here's the charts, alright?" Lol
davidwil58 1 year ago
One of the best Top 3s ever! Love you, Lionel, Phil and Queen!
redhairkid 1 year ago
'Hello' spent more than 6 weeks at no1 indicating why lionel richie is such a legend!
logom0 1 year ago
one of the only few top ten hits depeche mode ever managed.. :(
logom0 1 year ago
"Hello" is such a beautiful and powerful song- I was glad to see it at No.1.
verkaforever 2 years ago
I love Simon Bates' status as a TOTP sex symbol in the 80s.
ajs41 2 years ago
I know the title, Yellow Pearl, was recorded by Philip Lynott, but who recorded the synth and guitar versions for the TOTP charts?
lanks1978 2 years ago
@lanks1978 There were 2 versions of Yellow Pearl released prior to TOTP. The version used on TOTP 1981 to 1983 is a special BBC edit of the 1981 single without vocals. The version in this video is a 1983 re-recording I think by the Beeb, as was the 'soft rock' version a year later, but please correct me if I'm wrong.
glenrea 1 year ago
@glenrea , the first recording of yellow pearl by phil lynott was on the album solo in soho , it had the woman speaking " we all must all beware of the yellow pearl " the one on the charts was rerecorded by the beeb , but never released as a single which is a shame coz its fantastic
TheThedj101 7 months ago
@TheThedj101 I have both the Album version from 1980 and the 1981 polydor(?) single release, which is the same as the 1981-mid 1983 charts background music, albeit without any words; the version in the background of this chart is the later unreleased BBC re-recording. The one I really want is the late 1984- mid 1986 Soft rock version of yellow pearl
glenrea 7 months ago
3 of my all time favorite songs and artists in the top 3!
redhairkid 2 years ago
Brilliant stuff.
bAzTNM 2 years ago
OMD and Depeche Mode starting off the top 10, brilliant! Shame it ended with Lionel Richie at no.1 ...!
hyperwhizzkid 3 years ago
@hyperwhizzkid I so much agree, so many good bands but Lionel Ritchie at the end really spoils it!!
Feisty1967 1 year ago
Did we see the new chart rundown caption change aswell on that same day or was it on the 6th of September when John Peel presented. I saw the new chart captions on a episode when Depeche Mode performed Master and Servant on 13th September 1984.
Did you think they changed the font when the "soft" rock version was used.
Glamking1 3 years ago
"Yellow Pearl" was introduced as the TOTP theme tune on the 900th edition on 9th July 1981.
The "soft rock" version was first used on the chart rundown on 30th August 1984 - the same show where Jimmy Savile, on his last regular TOTP, travelled on the Top of the Pops InterCity train from London to Bristol.
col2006ie 3 years ago
I suppose you could say it was out with the old and in with the new =)
The ironic thing is that I remember seeing the "TOTP" Intercity at Reading Station and thought to myself why did they name a Intercity after TOTP?
Markjuk 3 years ago
I don't think the 30/08/84 show was meant to be his last show, this is sorted of hinted on the TOTP2 website interview with him. It was stated evey year he would pick up the phone and say that he finished filming Jim'll Fix It then they would invite him back to present TOTP. In late '84/early '85 he didn't bother picking up the phone to say he was available and that was it. Probably something to do with the direction the show was taking.
Markjuk 3 years ago
But i think i am right. i saw a chart caption from a September 1984 episode with Depeche Mode somewhere that the synth sound was replaced by a guitar sound.
Glamking1 3 years ago
I think this format and synth music started in about September 1981. Later in 1984 the music remained the same but with a guitar sound instead of synth.
ajs41 3 years ago
Not sure if it was this edition or the week after the Cocteau Twins refused to appear.
If it was, Janice would have been rightfully awestruck afterwards; Bates confused and misunderstanding no doubt.
col2006ie 3 years ago
This didnt last long for the summer of 1984 it was replaced by a new basical design in that September.
Glamking1 3 years ago