Top of the Pops (song)
1991 single by The Smithereens
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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.
| "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 | Pat DiNizio | |||
| Producer | Ed Stasium | |||
| The Smithereens singles chronology | ||||
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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 |