"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.
| "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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Formats and track listing edit
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 edit
| 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 edit
- ^ 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 edit
- "Top of the Pops" at Discogs (list of releases)