Top of the Pops: 1982 Big Hits

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Top of the Pops: 1982 - Big Hits

17/06/2016

BBC One - Top of the Pops, 1982 - Big Hits

With Adam Ant, Yazoo, Wham, ABC, The Associates, Madness, Culture Club and Musical Youth.

The vaults are opened to celebrate 1982's megahits. With Adam Ant, Yazoo, Wham, ABC, The Associates, Madness, Junior, Patrice Rushen, Culture Club, Musical Youth, The Jam and more.

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?

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