17 March 1983

Thursday. St Patrick's Day

1983-03-17

Events

• David Bowie holds a press conference at Claridge's Hotel in London to announce the release of the new album Let’s Dance and the Serious Moonlight Tour. The news also makes it to BBC2's Newsnight programme.
• Tears For Fears begin first major headlining tour at Norwich East Anglia Uni.[1]

Top of the Pops

introduced by Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies

1. Bananarama – Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (5)

   

   Bananarama -- Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (Studio, TOTP)

2. The Style Council – Speak Like A Child (6) (video)
3. Mezzoforte – “Garden Party” (29)
4. Jonathan King – European chart rundown:
   1. Louise Tucker – “Midnight Blue” (video clip)
   2. Taco – “Putting On The Ritz” (video clip)
   3. F.R. David – interview + “Words” (video clip)
   4. Nena – “99 Luftballoons” (video clip)
   5. Peter Schilling – “Major Tom (Coming Home)” (video clip)
5. Ultravox – Visions In Blue (30) (video)
6. Bucks Fizz – Run For Your Life (21)
7. Joan Armatrading – “Drop The Pilot” (28)
8. Bonnie Tyler – “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (1)
9. Forrest – “Rock The Boat” (4) (audience dancing/credits)

Smash Hits

Issue: 17-30 March 1983, Tracie & Paul cover [2] Features: Duran Duran Q&A, Nick Heyward, Style Council, Big Country, Lyrics: Speak Like a Child, Visions in Blue, Whistle Down the Wind, Is There Something I Should Know? Singles: Speak Like a Child, Visions in Blue, Whistle Down the Wind, Is There Something I Should Know?, Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away Albums: The Hurting, Deep Sea Skiving, Live: Centrespread: Siobahn / Martin Fry Back cover: Orange Juice Ads: Whistle Down the Wind, Deep Sea Skiving, Is There Something I Should Know.