Top of the Pops (song) explained

Top of the Pops
Cover:	The Smithereens - Top of the Pops.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	The Smithereens
Album:	Blow Up
B-Side:	Poor Little Pitiful One
Genre:	Power pop, alternative rock
Length:	4:32
Label:	Capitol
Producer:	Ed Stasium
Prev Title:	Blue Period
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	Too Much Passion
Next Year:	1991

"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)

1. "Top of the Pops" – 4:32
2. "Poor Little Pitiful One" – 3:33

European CD single (CDP 650)

1. "Top of the Pops" – 4:32
2. "Poor Little Pitiful One" – 3:33
3. "One After 909" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:36
4. "Shakin' All Over" (Johnny Kidd, Gus Robinson) – 4:06
5. "A Girl Like You (MTV Unplugged)" – 4:44

US cassette single (4 km-44762)

1. "Top of the Pops" – 4:32
2. "Poor Little Pitiful One" – 3:33
3. "Anywhere You Are (instrumental version)" – 3:44

Notes and References

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