TOTP 1984

[Lamelie]

Almost finished, but rewindable- some really bangers
George Michael
Wham
Frankie goes to Hollywood twice

I always think that 84 to 87 inclusive were the best years of the 80s music wise.

The Power of love is the most breath taking song ever

We were just watching and discussing Relax. We thought it was banned at the BBC?

It's one of mine and my mum's favourites. We played it at her funeral.

Relax. Mike Read refused to play it on obscenity grounds and then the BBC kind of followed his lead. It's quite a good song. Tony Blackburn liked it. I thought Two Tribes was rubbish. Power of Love is great...but it ain't a Christmas song!

Power Of Love hit No 1 in early December, that's why it's sometimes classed as a Christmas song.

I love Power of Love, such a good ballad.

The Thompson Twins were brilliant too.

Absolutely

Yes I agree. Before S,A&W ruined everything!

The Power of Love single became a Christmas track because of the video mostly.

Loved Band aid at the end. They are looked a bit awkward though

They were all miming to the wrong parts. It looked strange with Simon le Bon’s voice coming out of Sting’s mouth!

Currently watching - there really has been some real bangers.

I enjoyed Paul Young gegging in on the Duran Duran backing vocals.

Yes, so did I.

@Honeyroar It seemed to me as though they were all just having a bit of a singalong, rather than miming to the wrong parts. They showed a few singing along to George Michael’s part.

Really loved it. A time before everything was contrived and overly rehearsed.

Yes I know they were. It was just a bit strange how they filmed it.

TOTP was one of the highlights of my Xmas day.

It certainly was at the time - but I imagine they have played things with far more suggestive/explicit lyrics since and have probably relaxed their stance (no pun intended!)

And Paul Weller singing Bono's part 😂🤦‍♀️

EVERY song was AWESOME 😁

Mumsnet told me to come and update!
From the sublime to ridiculous- Christmas Special, some good ones though:
Madness- Our House
erm

@Awwlookatmybabyspider FGTH The Power of Love. Agree, it's just beautiful ❤️

It was amazing - discussed with DS 20 but he didn't get how good it was.
The Bandaid singalong at the end - was everyone there? Spandau Ballet on the balcony - Bananarama ? Also Black Lace ? Do you think they just had an open call for any pop stars?
(Also loved Paul Young singing Wildboys)
It's a shame Wham didn't make it into the studio.