OK, so the girls don't really sell their "Uptown Top Ranking" status in this clumsy Top of the Pops performance; nevertheless, I say the amateurish naiveté of this clip is almost as delightful as the bratty insouciance of the recorded version. Don't you just want to give Althea a big hug every time she pouts "Uh!" and rolls her eyes? Can you believe this weirdo gem was a U.K. number one for a week in February 1978? Man, back in the day all you needed was two camera angles, a magical crystal column and some cheap Christmas lights and BAM '' TV gold! Anyone looking for something else by A&D will probably be disappointed with their sole lackluster album, but check out Althea doing some choice toasts on a couple Soul Jazz compilations.
Vintage Video: Althea and Donna "Uptown Top Ranking"
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August 20, 2007 at 5:03 p.m.
| Joel Michael Cusumano |
Yeah, the dances they do are awesome. There doesn't even seem to be a need for two of them to sing this song except for the image... |

I'm totally loving how they dance like backup singers.