https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4 Top of the Pops: Mediating popular music and the emergence of youth culture en-us 2018-04-27 16:49:31 UTC 2025-10-25 20:48:35 UTC hello@padlet.com maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256101461 Bold, innovative, and somewhat accidental, New Order's 1983 hit single was a crucial link between 70's disco and the dance music boom of the late 80's, cementing the groups transition from post-punk to alternative dance.]]> 2018-04-27 17:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256101461 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256485558 A 1993 independent article citing loud calls from industry professionals to re-introduce miming, something the BBC had axed in 1991. This was due to a correlation between bad live performances and poor record sales and was aided by the recent upsurge in dance tracks which could not easily be replicated in a studio environment.

]]> 2018-04-30 13:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256485558 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256490613 An article from the BBC in 2006 announcing their decision to end the show. In a rapidly changing music environment, facing increased competition from multi-media outlets, the BBC was unable to maintain the show's quality and distinctiveness. ]]> 2018-04-30 13:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256490613 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256508829 A guardian article interviewing producers Kate Greer and Stanley Appel, highlighting the shows immense popularity and what went on behind the scenes.]]> 2018-04-30 13:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256508829 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256542016 A guardian article reflecting on THAT Top of the Pops performance and the impact this had on Bowie's career.

]]> 2018-04-30 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256542016 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256570478 A site featuring anecdotes from TOTP staff and crew, detailing various technicalities and innovations used on the show over the years. ]]> 2018-04-30 15:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256570478 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256937542 Independent article reflecting on the rise of the teenage consumer both at home and overseas with reference to the increase in British youth culture in the 1960s.]]> 2018-05-01 16:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256937542 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256944732 David Bowie's famous starman performance on Top of the Pops in 1972.

]]> 2018-05-01 17:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256944732 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256946372 New Order performing Blue Monday live on TOTP in 1983. The song actually dropped ten places after this rendition, highlighting the issue TOTP had with adapting to the increase in dance tracks in the 80's.

]]> 2018-05-01 17:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/256946372 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/258895469 Nirvana's infamous 1991 performance on TOTP, ridiculing the shows insistence on miming.]]> 2018-05-08 13:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/258895469 maxpiesley https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/258903126 A brief overview of the shows history and format, from the first episode in 1964 to the last in 2006. Provides an insight into how the show changed and adapted over the years and describes its importance within pop music.]]> 2018-05-08 13:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maxpiesley/dlexxbvilyo4/wish/258903126