1982 HITS ARCHIVE: Hooked On Classics - Royal Philharmonic Orch. (stereo 45 single version--#1 UK*)

The “Stars On 45” and “Hooked On Classics” releases were among the most notable successes which helped spur the early-1980s medley recording fad. This Top 10 single was an edit of the longer lead track ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgUEL7Jiqk ) from the first “Hooked On Classics” LP, conducted by arranger-musician Louis Clark, who was also known for his work with Electric Light Orchestra. A label error failed to include “1812 Overture,” which follows “March Of The Toreadors.”

(debuted late ’81) 1982 Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 9, Billboard & Cash Box 10 - A/C Peak: 8 - UK Peaks: 1 (MM), 2 (BMRB, NME)

Transferred from stereo 45 single RCA 12304 - Hooked On Classics by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, arranged & conducted by Louis Clark, produced by Jeff Jarratt & Don Reedman

* While the so-called “Official” UK singles chart history from this period utilizes data from only one of the three existing national singles charts (BMRB, as published in Music Week and in which this record did not reach the top), for historical reference our channel also credits as “#1 UK hit” any title which achieved that peak in one or more of the other two then-commonly-referenced charts (New Musical Express & Melody Maker).

THE 1982 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1982 (some were recorded in 1981)
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