Top of the Pops

Résumé

1984 sees "Top of the Pops" at the height of its 80s pomp. A BBC ban on "Frankie Goes to Hollywood"'s "Relax" in January leads to an embarrassing Frankie-shaped hole on the show when it reaches No 1. One of the sounds of 1984 is "Hi-NRG", that goes overground from the gay club scene into the mainstream charts. And 1984 is perhaps the gayest year in pop, with a trail blazed by "Bronski Beat".

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