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Top of the Pops early 1980s Opening Titles (1981-1983)

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Uploaded by on Jul 20, 2011

Thursday 9th July 1981 saw the 900th edition of the show, and a live broadcast with the four original hosts. With this landmark came a regular title sequence for the first time in seven years, and the memorable "flying records" titles. With this came a revised version of the logo and a new theme tune by Phil Lynott - "Yellow Pearl". A revised version of the titles would appear from the 1,000th edition of the show on 5th May 1983! This iconic sign is still regarded by many as the logo.

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  • My favourite opening sequence for TOTP!

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  • Mike Read.

  • I remember this day. Jimmy Saville asked someone in a rather ridiculous outfit how old he was when TOTP started, he said he was then 26 and calculated his age when it kicked off.

    At the time 26 seemed quite old to me.....

  • Not as melodic as Hardcastle's "The Wizard" one, but still pretty cool!

  • Top of The Pops logo used since 1973.

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