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Big Hits 1982

The Top of the Pops vaults are opened once more, this time to celebrate the mega-hits of 1982. A new pop sound had arrived, shattering the chart domination of mainstream pop-rock, which in turn coincides with a second British invasion of the US charts. Step forward Adam Ant, Yazoo, Wham, ABC and the Associates, all breakthrough acts in a golden year for British pop. Madness provide a little two-step with their ska revival, and Junior and Patrice Rushen's R&B tracks pack a punch. Pop-infused reggae beats are provided by Culture Club and Musical Youth, while the mods get a nod from the Jam. And did we mention Tight Fit? Playlist: Tight Fit – The Lion Sleeps Tonight Haircut 100 – Love Plus One The Stranglers – Golden Brown ABC – Poison Arrow Bow Wow Wow – Go Wild In The Country The Jam – Town Called Malice Fun Boy Three & Bananarama – It Ain't What You Do Yazoo – Only You Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'n' Roll Adam Ant – Goody Two Shoes Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots The Associates – Party Fears Two Junior – Mama Used To Say Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf Captain Sensible – Happy Talk Dexys Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express – Come On Eileen Madness – Driving In My Car Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy Culture Club – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me Wham! – Young Guns (Go For It) Musical Youth – Pass The Dutchie

English
  • Originally Aired June 17, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 19, episode 1
  • Network BBC One
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