The Wizard (Paul Hardcastle song)
"The Wizard" is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle, best known as the theme tune for the BBC's weekly music chart show Top of the Pops, which was used from 3 April 1986 to 26 September 1991. Later in 1986, the song was released as a single and charted at No. 15 in the UK charts, leading to Hardcastle also performing the song on the show. In Ireland, it was a top ten hit, peaking at No. 10. Track listing UK 12" - "The Wizard (Extended Version)" A. "Part 1 (Extended Version)" - 4:47 B. "Part 2 (Extended Version)" - 4:47 UK 12" - "The Wizard (Jazz Mix)" A. "The Wizard (Jazz Mix)" - 4:22 B1. "Part 1 (Extended Version)" - 4:47 B2. "Part 2 (Extended Version)" - 4:47 UK 7" A. The Wizard (Part 1) - 3:22 B. The Wizard (Part 2) - 3:48 Charts References 1986 songs 1986 singles Paul Hardcastle songs Chrysalis Records singles Song recordings produced by Paul Hardcastle Music television series theme songs Top of the Pops Songs about wizards