| "Top of the Pops" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by The Smithereens | ||||
| from the album Blow Up | ||||
| B-side | "Poor Little Pitiful One" | |||
| Released | August 19, 1991 | |||
| Genre | Power pop, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Pat DiNizio | |||
| Producer(s) | Ed Stasium | |||
| The Smithereens singles chronology | ||||
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"Top of the Pops" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the first single released in support of their fourth album Blow Up.
Formats and track listing
All songs written by Pat DiNizio, except where noted.
- European 7" single (204 558 7)
- "Top of the Pops" – 4:32
- "Poor Little Pitiful One" – 3:33
- European CD single (CDP 650)
- "Top of the Pops" – 4:32
- "Poor Little Pitiful One" – 3:33
- "One After 909" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:36
- "Shakin' All Over" (Johnny Kidd, Gus Robinson) – 4:06
- "A Girl Like You (MTV Unplugged)" – 4:44
- US cassette single (4 km-44762)
- "Top of the Pops" – 4:32
- "Poor Little Pitiful One" – 3:33
- "Anywhere You Are (instrumental version)" – 3:44
Charts
| Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[1] | 77 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 58 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 64 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 19 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 2 |
References
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 257.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1660." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "The Smithereens – Top Of The Pops" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
External links
- "Top of the Pops" at Discogs (list of releases)
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