Which Decade Is Tops For Pops?

By Mike Atkinson

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... more

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The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.

Which Decade Is Tops For Pops? episodes:

June 12, 2025 S5E5: Duane Eddy, Norman Greenbaum, Jermaine Jackson, The Chimes, Britney Spears, Roll Deep
Yakketty twiddles connect Sinatra to Toto - Jehovah is ditched for Je$u$ - bouncing back from a horticultural hitch, Stevie gives a timely boost to Michael's big bro - a Bono-blessed cover reminds us of when downtempo was peak-time - thrillingly punctuated, perplexingly dialogued sass without agency - and a poignant elegy for the days of getting sloshed in chain bars.
Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits
To join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:
The Patreon Supporters Club // Bluesky: whichdecadetops // Facebook // [email protected]
The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 29th June 2025.

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1h 32min
June 11, 2025 S5E5 Part 3/3: Britney Spears, Roll Deep
Thrillingly punctuated, perplexingly dialogued sass without agency, and a poignant elegy for the days of getting sloshed in chain bars.
Listen to this episode in full, with all tracks embedded.
Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits
To join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:
The Patreon Supporters Club // Bluesky: whichdecadetops // Facebook // [email protected]
The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 29th June 2025.
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40min
June 10, 2025 S5E5 Part 2/3: Jermaine Jackson, The Chimes
Bouncing back from a horticultural hitch, Stevie gives a timely boost to Michael's big bro, while a Bono-blessed cover reminds us of when downtempo was peak-time.
Listen to this episode in full, with all tracks embedded.
Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits
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24min
June 09, 2025 S5E5 Part 1/3: Duane Eddy, Norman Greenbaum
Yakketty twiddles connect Sinatra to Toto, and Jehovah is ditched for Je$u$.
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Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits

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29min
June 03, 2025 S5E4 Results: Through Mrs Tempah's Keyhole
Mike's househunting hunch has been checked and verified, and yes, it was HER. Also contains class conflict, generational shaming, and a crypto metaphor for the ages.
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24min
May 15, 2025 S5E4: Simon & Garfunkel, Isaac Hayes, Whitney Houston, Klubbheads, Snow Patrol, Tinie Tempah
A disputed platform, nibbles round at Nick's place, the Benson/Dexys connection, another Dutch dance duo, a defence of Arena Indie, and grime goes EDM (again).
Listen to this episode in full, with all tracks embedded.
Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits
To join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:
The Patreon Supporters Club // Bluesky: whichdecadetops // Facebook // [email protected]
The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 1st June 2025.
Further reading: Mike's live reviews of Whitney Houston and Tinie Tempah.
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1h 26min
May 14, 2025 S5 E4 Part 3/3: Snow Patrol, Tinie Tempah/Zara Larsson
A defence of Arena Indie, and grime goes EDM (again).
Listen to this episode in full, with all tracks embedded.
Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits
To join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:
The Patreon Supporters Club // Bluesky: whichdecadetops // Facebook // [email protected]
The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 1st June 2025.
Further reading: Mike's live reviews of Whitney Houston and Tinie Tempah.

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33min
May 13, 2025 S5E4 Part 2/3: Whitney Houston, Klubbheads
An Ali-venerating Benson/Dexys connection, and a second consecutive Dutch dance duo with multiple aliases!.
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27min
May 12, 2025 S5E4 Part 1/3: Simon & Garfunkel, Isaac Hayes
A disputed platform (and a Mu Mu revelation) followed by a contextual car chase, ending up with nibbles round at Nick's place.
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28min
May 06, 2025 S5E3 Results: Godwin's Doop
Who are the other singing drummers? Has Usher had a Cheryl Baker moment? Were Doop the Wagner of the Nineties? Can we shoehorn in a gratuitous Star Wars reference? And what's the current state of the Master Scoreboard? All will be revealed in our latest results bulletin!
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22min

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