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?
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S6 E9: Tom Jones, Donna Summer, Rick Astley, Puff Daddy, Kanye West, DJ Khaled/Rihanna
Or alternatively: Lonnie Donegan, Giorgio Moroder, Stock Aitken Waterman, The Police, Daft Punk and Santana. Big hitters, massive samples, problematic characters, reputations both won and lost, and - just this once - copious swearing.
Listen to this episode in full, with all tracks embedded (https://www.patreon.com/whichdecadetops/posts/s6-e9-tom-jones-171528981) (seven-day free trial).
Playlists: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRFaL74JWo4) // Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pFrGGqOb87WFvwMJru3St) // extra tracks & bonus bits (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxmiXDeUfL8)
To join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:
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The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 18th October 2026.
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30 Sept 2026
S6E8 Results: Beatles or Pub?
Back at last after an extended summer break, we can finally bring you the latest set of results... "no doubt about it".
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24 Jul 2026
S6 E8: Brian Hyland, Slade, Hot Chocolate, Roy Orbison, The Calling, Coldplay & Rihanna
A spiritual Bobby, a deep cut chart-topper, a Partridged tick-tick-ticker, a posthumous wake-up call, a lightning in a bottle moment, and stadium rock goes high-concept pop.
Listen to this episode in full, with all tracks embedded (https://www.patreon.com/whichdecadetops/posts/s6-e8-brian-hot-164713586) (seven-day free trial).
Playlists: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWSiB-RIsAqQ) // Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GbzQqnK7AktPrfeoPgI1t) // extra tracks & bonus bits (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE5UdaXP5e20)
To join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:
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The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 13th September 2026.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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