Diamond Lights (Glenn & Chris song)
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"Diamond Lights" is a 1987 single by footballers Glenn Hoddle
and Chris Waddle
. It was released under their first names, 'Glenn & Chris'.
The song reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart
in April 1987 and was the one and only chart
release for the duo.
The video of the duo performing on Top of the Pops
is often referred to as one of pop's most embarrassing moments.
Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle is an English former footballer and manager who played as an attacking midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, AS Monaco, Chelsea and Swindon Town and at international level for England....
and Chris Waddle
Chris Waddle
Christopher Roland "Chris" Waddle is a former footballer from England. He played for a number of clubs in the 1980s and 90s, including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield Wednesday in England, and Olympique de Marseille in France...
. It was released under their first names, 'Glenn & Chris'.
The song reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in April 1987 and was the one and only chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
release for the duo.
The video of the duo performing on Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
is often referred to as one of pop's most embarrassing moments.