In 1967 David Bowie was interviewed by the radio and was asked how he saw himself in 5 years. 'Cabaret, hopefully' he replied.
Times can change quickly.
I disagree. TOTP and the charts reflected the most liked thing presented by the most go to outlet, at the time. A bit like the best story in The Sun. Brentford Nylons. Shadduppa your face. The week's most popular thing would be one from a clever pet, a bad trade unionist or stockings and...