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Post by Paul Watkins on Apr 5, 2011 19:21:33 GMT
From what i recorded it seems that freeview/Virgin Media broadcast BBC4 in the correct format which in the case of the TOTP was 4:3.
However the Sky+ broadcast's are 'stretched' to 16:9 for some reason.
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Post by Paul Watkins on Apr 2, 2011 9:37:48 GMT
I Think that 'Big Hits' was a massive move forward in the presentation to the mainsteam of archive totp performances.
They showed the performances in full with no voiceovers and with only brief captions which for the 'general public' had valid information on the clips.
I'd like to see more of these 'Big Hits' shows including all the orphan clips that exist and also some more of the recent discoveries.
Much, Much better that totp2.
Well done BBC4
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 31, 2011 19:25:52 GMT
Anyone got some links as to where this can be bought?
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 25, 2011 15:59:47 GMT
The second show is from 8th April 1976 so it looks like they are following week by week.
8-4-76: Presenter: Noel Edmonds
HOT CHOCOLATE – Don’t Stop It Now
ABBA – Fernando
PAUL NICHOLAS – Reggae Like It Used To Be
THE BEATLES – Paperback Writer (danced to by Pan’s People)
10cc – I’m Mandy Fly Me (video)
LINDA LEWIS – Baby I’m Yours
BAY CITY ROLLERS – Love Me Like I Love You (video)
THE FOUR SEASONS – Silver Star
CARPENTERS – There’s A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World) (danced to by Pan’s People)
SHEER ELEGANCE – Life Is Too Short Girl
FRANKIE VALLI – Fallen Angel
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN – Save Your Kisses For Me
BARRY WHITE – You See The Trouble With Me (and credits)
Listings from Popscene
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 24, 2011 12:00:09 GMT
Wasn't this discussed some years ago on here?. And if i remember i think the concensus was that the Small Faces clips had been 'colourized'. Or perhaps i'm mistaken
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 22, 2011 16:22:05 GMT
Yes, i recorded both showings.
As many of you know UKGold did butcher quite a lot of the re-showings but not always for copyright reasons, some times just to fit the adverts in!
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 21, 2011 18:40:12 GMT
More from BBC4's Top of the Pops Season: 1st Reguar Edtion Starts Thursday April 7th 7:30-8:00pm.
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 18, 2011 19:59:09 GMT
How many more times are they going to show these clips?
Stealers Wheel is the only one that doesn't look familiar, I suppose that will be "Stuck in the Middle With You", a promo sourced from Toppop or am I being cynical  I'd hope that it would be the recently 'discovered' TOTP performance. and hopefully Stevie Wonder's - I don't know why from 1969. Fingers crossed for more unshown stuff |
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 18, 2011 16:51:31 GMT
and now to get back to the topic.... ;D
Some more info on upcoming totp.
The first Totp showing is from 1st April 1976 (Tony Blackburn).
"Big Hits: TOTP 1964 to 1975
A selection of performances from the first 12 years of Top of the Pops, featuring the Rolling Stones, Peter Sarstedt, Tom Jones, Stevie Wonder, Julie Driscoll, Queen, the Kinks, Procol Harum, Stealers Wheel, the Seekers and Status Quo "
Looks like there might be some of the recent 'finds' amid these clips?
"Top of the Pops: The Story of 1976
Documentary examining how the BBC's flagship pop show reflected changes in British music and culture during 1976. As the popularity of glam rock faded, no dominant musical scene emerged to replace it, leading to chart success for bands including Abba, Showaddywaddy, the Brotherhood of Man and the Wurzels - while outside the mainstream, punk rock was rapidly growing in popularity. Featuring contributions by Tony Blackburn, Paul Morley, Toyah Willcox, David Hamilton and Dave Haslam ".
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 13, 2011 17:55:17 GMT
More VERY GOOD news
There's a Programme that precedes the Top of the Pops showings called 'Smash Hits'
Friday April 1st 8.30pm - 10.00pm BBC4
programme description:
"Totp 1964 to 1975."
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 13, 2011 13:10:04 GMT
Well, Here we go.... Friday April 1st (hope its not an april fool)  BBC4 Top of the Pops 10.00pm - 10.50pm - The Story of 1976 10.50pm - 11.20pm - ? 11.20pm - 12.20pm- ? |
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 7, 2011 19:56:48 GMT
Yes, both missing/wiped.
The best hope for any performance of Chinatown would be foreign archives. The Move did tour various european tv studios during that time so maybe some may have survived.
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 5, 2011 12:19:10 GMT
Thanks for that, i've updated that list with some of those recent finds.
by the way does anyone have any information of the promo clip that was filmed for 'Fire Brigade.?
The information i have is from a press statement in December 1967 which states:
"The Move bassist Ace Kefford is reported to have suffered
“complete mental and physical breakdown” during the filming of a promo clip for the group’s forthcoming “Fire Brigade” single. "
Did they complete this?
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 3, 2011 17:31:39 GMT
cheers Ray & Pete.
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Post by Paul Watkins on Mar 3, 2011 16:36:38 GMT
I'd forgotton about this little clip of David Cassidy doing 'some kind of a summer' from apparently totp.(via Blue Peter) Appologies if this has been answered before but is this totp and if so what edition is it from?. i could only find reference to a 'video' being shown of this track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma7F-7IOzDk |
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