Off The Chart: 13 May 1980

Off The Chart: 13 May 1980

All the way back to 1980 this week on Off The Chart as Steve and Julian disassemble this week’s UK singles chart. You’ll hear lots of hits you don’t hear very often, three tracks from the week’s featured album, a track from the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five singles in full. Which band derailed their career by alienating fans of all football teams except West Ham United? Which Radio 1 DJ was helping school leavers “make the most of what you have”? And who brought the once mighty Rank Organisation to its knees with a truly rank film? Click PLAY to find out!

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