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Which Decade Is Tops For Pops?

Each episode, we look at six hit singles that were in the same position in the UK Top 10 exactly ten years apart, from the 1960s through to the 2010s. We talk about them, you vote for them, and points are awarded to the decades which they represent. As the episodes roll on, the votes roll in, and the points stack up, which decade will ultimately emerge as Tops For Pops? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:29

Express Results Bulletin: S2 E4

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/06/09

This was a tough week to rank, given how much the three of us liked all six tunes - but the results are in, and Nick and Mike are here to give them to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:19

The Herd vs Andrew Gold vs S-Express vs Steps vs...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/05/21

It's an episode of pure pop joy, as the Face Of 68 ditches the psych, deep uncoolness goes full circle and becomes deeply cool, a bunch of style mag trendies give UK dance culture a significant nudge forwards, idiotically happy faces are grafted onto sad songs, a theft is denied, and a singer-songwriter escapes the curse of The Brits.YouTube playlist // Spotify playlist // extra tracks & bonus bitsTo join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and

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16:38

Express Results Bulletin: Which Decade Is Tops For...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/05/18

The Eurovision results are revealed, and we have a bit of a chat about this year's contest along the way. Also features the return of DJ Trev, and our first look at this season's Master Scoreboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:12

Which Decade Is Tops For Eurovision?

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/05/08

To coincide with Eurovision season, we bring you a special episode, in which we compare and contrast six Eurovision runners-up from six decades, exactly ten years apart. Who will tickle your fancy? Will it be the Swiss chanson, the worldwide hit from Spain, Israel's singer before she got "world music" credibility, the United Kingdom's game showbiz hoofer, Belgium's dark horse "tone poem", or Azerbaijan's perspex box? In DJ Trev's absence, Eurovision expert (and former Eurovision correspondent for

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17:02

Express Results Bulletin: S2 E2

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/05/04

As we await Trev's return, pop expert and former journo Chris Higgins kindly steps in to join Mike and Nick for the latest results. (Warning: Chris was having to battle a constantly fluctuating signal, so some of his contributions are a little less than full hi-fi quality.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:30:01

Manfred Mann vs Showaddywaddy vs Living In A Box vs...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/04/23

The grumpy old Manfreds return, and we ponder whether there's any psych in their pop. The Seventies rehash the Fifties (again!), The Eighties serve us with sophisti-pop (as no one called it at the time), the magic randomiser chucks us a double dose of Gwen, Milton Keynes indie meets downtempo EDM, and we take an extended NME package tour digression.YouTube playlist // Spotify playlist // extra tracks & bonus bitsTo join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus

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19:45

Express Results Bulletin: S2 E1

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/04/21

Join Mike, Nick and the AI-generated TREVBOT as they reveal and discuss the results of Season 2, Episode 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:27

Four Tops vs Suzi Quatro vs Eighth Wonder vs LL Cool...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/04/08

It's a brand new season, the scoreboard has been reset, and you are hereby cordially invited to join the Which Decade Supporters Club on Patreon (yes, it's time to start rattling the begging bowl). In this episode, Motown makes its debut, glam rock leathers are swapped for brushed denim and cheesecloth, the Pet Shop Boys coyly emerge via Patsy Kensit, two of hip hop's biggest names do battle, and bassline house makes its first (and almost certainly last) appearance.YouTube playlist // Spotify

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53:14

Season One: The Grand Finale

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/04/01

In this special episode, we announce the final results of Which Decade Season One, stopping off at each decade to have a good think about What It All Means, and picking our own highs and lows from the Pop Hits Of Yesteryear that the Magic Randomiser has seen fit to throw at us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:09

Express Results Bulletin: Episode 10

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/03/29

It's a wrap on Toxic Masculinity Week, and we have the results of the voting, plus the pick of your comments on this troublesome set of tunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:26

Paul & Paula vs Jimmy Helms vs Modern Romance vs Snow...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/03/19

It's Week Ten in the Which Decade House and tensions are mounting, as we manage to disagree on just about everything, from alleged toxic masculinity to the merits of EDM. With Round One of the podcast about to conclude - the Master Scoreboard results moving to our new Mother Board, and scores resetting to zero for the start of Round Two - your votes have never been more crucial. Also includes bonus pebblecraft content.YouTube playlist // Spotify playlist // extra tracks & bonus bitsTo join in

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14:30

Express Results Bulletin: Episode 9

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/03/16

"A strong week with no horrible duds", or "the worst week so far"? Although our winning song found almost unanimous favour, your opinions on the other five songs diverged so wildly, that the final positions remained neck and neck until the last day of voting. Take a listen to the results, and how they affect the Master Scoreboard, while pondering the notion that "odd is good". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:55

Elvis Presley vs Chicory Tip vs Tight Fit vs...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/03/06

This episode - our second in a row to delve into the weird world of Number Ones - is all about connections. Two of our chart-toppers have roots in the 18th century; three of them were originally written in another language, the same people translated two of them into English, and two of them feature misheard lyrics; two of them gave their performers record-breaking tenth Number Ones; the keyboardist on one was the producer on another; two of them introduce second vocalists halfway through, who shift

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16:09

Express Results Bulletin: Episode 8

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/03/02

Concluding our trip to the Dark Side, the results of Episode 8 have shaken up the Master Scoreboard in a most intriguing way. Take a listen, and see whether you agree with the assessments of our esteemed commentariat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:23

Anthony Newley vs Edison Lighthouse vs Kenny Rogers...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/02/20

Plenty of pop is cheap and cheerful, and that's fine - but when it does touch on darker themes, we shouldn't gloss over them. With that in mind, the randomiser has chucked some challenging stuff in our direction this week, but we also get to ponder questions such as: What is heteronormativity? Does love still bloom in Rosemary's wake? Would a herb-themed club night be commercially viable? Should there be more school janitors in contemporary pop? Are country beefs as heavy as hip hop beefs? Why is

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17:28

Express Results Bulletin: Episode 7

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/02/17

The Episode 7 votes have been counted and verified, and here are the results, augmented by a selection of comments from our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:07

Manfred Mann vs Earth Wind & Fire vs Holly Johnson vs...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/02/05

In our most star-studded episode yet, we ask: did Manfred Mann miss a golden opportunity to go Hi-NRG? Earth Wind & Fire, KC & The Sunshine Band, Sly & The Family Stone: can YOU tell the difference? What were the club kids wiggling to in early 1989? How wise is it to heckle Ryan Adams? What brand of cheddar best represents The Saturdays? Does anyone else other than Nick remember Ben's Brother? Also contains Bonus Content Pop Quiz!YouTube playlist // Spotify playlist // bonus tracks &

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16:06

Express Results Bulletin: Episode 6

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/02/01

In which the results of the voting for Episode 6 are revealed, along with some listener comments and an update on the Master Scoreboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:44

Four Seasons vs R & J Stone vs Sophia George vs Cher...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/01/22

Does anyone else remember Shooting Party, or is it just a Nick and Trev thing? Must we fling this smooth soul filth at our pop kids? How did Betty from Kingston become a preferred provider of dairy goods? What prompted Cher's pivot to dance? Has Madge been eclipsed by ABBA? Does a classic empowerment anthem benefit from Gerald's toxic mithering? After the horror show that was Episode 5, we are back on firmer ground, as three chart legends go head-to-head with three one-hit wonders.YouTube playlist

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1:25:40

Freddie & The Dreamers vs Elvis Presley vs The Toy...

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? ·

2023/01/09

Can a happy go-lucky manchild nincompoop channel grown-up emotions? Just how great was Claude "Clo-Clo" Francois? Does the "sick drop" have its roots in comedy punk? How did DJ Trev end up on The Big Breakfast? Why didn't the Chuckle Brothers do a rap about building a shed? Does Taylor Swift work at the end of the night in a heavy rock bar? Join Mike Atkinson, Nick Parkhouse and DJ Trev as they ponder these questions and many more, as we pick apart six more hit singles that were in the same position

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