Pick Of The Pops, 12 March

[WildRosie]

Did anyone else listen to this programme ? I only listened to the first hour - 1977 - and, with one or two exceptions, I knew all the records and most of the words too. And it struck me just how high the standard of pop music was in those days. The number one was Chanson D'Amour by Manhattan Transfer, the previous number one was When I Need You by Leo Sayer and the soon-to-be number one was Knowing Me, Knowing You by ABBA. In a few weeks' time, the number one would be Free by Deniece Williams. Every one of these a quality song and I couldn't imagine anything like those even making the lower reaches of the Top 75 now.

I don't have a point or punchline, except to say there was some exceptional talent to be heard. I hope there is now but I really don't know for sure.

Yanbu

Thankyou twilight. Remarkable to think I was only six years old in 1977. I've got one of those memories that really works well!

I LOVE pick of the pops….not as much as Popmaster though !

I preferred the music in the second half, 1995.

Missed it yesterday, I was at work but you're right, brilliant music in the 70s. 77 was the year I left school so lots of great memories.
I also love Pop Master and will only miss it if its a life or death situation 😁

The 1970s was my favourite era for music and I certainly consider myself a 70s child. The first few months of 1974, 75 and 76 also saw some excellent records. I can listen to them any time I like which is a huge privilege but it's always good to hear them on the radio too.