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American Top 40 — August 2, 1980

The August 2, 1980 American Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, included 49 songs. #1 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John. 3 songs debuted this week. 4 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 2 Long Distance Dedications (To Sir With Love, Special Lady); 4 extras (The Twist, My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own, I've Gotta Get A Message To You, Mr. Custer) .

On this show

1. LW#3
   Little Jeannie Elton John
2. LW#2
   Magic Olivia Newton-John
3. LW#1
   It's Still Rock And Roll To Me Billy Joel
4. 40
   Lookin' For Love Johnny Lee

   Week 1 of 13 · Peaks #5
5. 39
   Give Me The Night George Benson

   Week 1 of 14 · Peaks #4
6. 38
   Let's Get Serious Jermaine Jackson

   Week 13 of 13 · Peak #9
7. 37
   I'm Alive Electric Light Orchestra

   Week 7 of 7 · Peak #16
8. 36
   You're The Only Woman Ambrosia

   Week 1 of 10 · Peaks #13
9. 35
   Drivin' My Life Away Eddie Rabbitt

   Week 2 of 15 · Peaks #5
10. 34
    Tulsa Time Eric Clapton & His Band

    Week 2 of 3 · Peaks #30
11. 33
    Let Me Love You Tonight Pure Prairie League

    Week 10 of 10 · Peak #10
12. Extra
    The Twist Chubby Checker
13. 32
    I Can't Let Go Linda Ronstadt

    Week 3 of 4 · Peaks #31
14. 31
    All Out Of Love Air Supply

    Week 3 of 17 · Peaks #2
15. 30
    Why Not Me Fred Knoblock

    Week 2 of 7 · Peaks #18
16. 29
    Boulevard Jackson Browne

    Week 2 of 10 · Peaks #19
17. 28
    Make A Little Magic Dirt Band

    Week 4 of 9 · Peaks #25
18. LDD
    To Sir With Love Lulu
19. 27
    Fame Irene Cara

    Week 2 of 12 · Peaks #4
20. 26
    Into The Night Benny Mardones

    Week 4 of 12 · Peaks #11
21. 25
    Old Fashion Love Commodores

    Week 4 of 11 · Peaks #20
22. 24
    Jojo Boz Scaggs

    Week 3 of 8 · Peaks #17
23. 23
    Take A Little Rhythm Ali Thomson

    Week 4 of 9 · Peaks #15
24. 22
    Stand By Me Mickey Gilley

    Week 5 of 8 · Peaks #22
25. Extra
    My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own Connie Francis
26. 21
    Let My Love Open The Door Pete Townshend

    Week 3 of 10 · Peaks #9
27. 20
    Empire Strikes Back Medley Meco

    Week 4 of 7 · Peaks #18
28. 19
    All Night Long Joe Walsh

    Week 7 of 7 · Peaks #19
29. Extra
    I've Gotta Get A Message To You Bee Gees
30. 18
    Gimme Some Lovin' Blues Brothers

    Week 6 of 7 · Peaks #18
31. 17
    Misunderstanding Genesis

    Week 6 of 10 · Peaks #14
32. 16
    The Rose Bette Midler

    Week 14 of 15 · Peak #3
33. 15
    Steal Away Robbie Dupree

    Week 13 of 14 · Peak #6
34. 14
    Love The World Away Kenny Rogers

    Week 5 of 7 · Peaks #14
35. 13
    More Love Kim Carnes

    Week 7 of 14 · Peaks #10
36. 12
    One Fine Day Carole King

    Week 7 of 9 · Peaks #12
37. 11
    In America Charlie Daniels Band

    Week 5 of 7 · Peaks #11
38. Extra
    Mr. Custer Larry Verne
39. 10
    Sailing Christopher Cross

    Week 4 of 12 · Peaks #1
40. 9
    Emotional Rescue Rolling Stones

    Week 4 of 13 · Peaks #3
41. 8
    Tired Of Toein' The Line Rocky Burnette

    Week 8 of 11 · Peaks #8
42. 7
    Coming Up Paul McCartney & Wings

    Week 12 of 15 · Peak #1
43. 6
    Take Your Time (Do It Right) S.O.S. Band

    Week 5 of 13 · Peaks #3
44. LDD
    Special Lady Ray, Goodman & Brown
45. 5
    Shining Star Manhattans

    Week 9 of 13 · Peaks #5
46. 4
    Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time Spinners

    Week 8 of 11 · Peaks #4
47. 3
    Little Jeannie Elton John

    Week 12 of 16 · Peaks #3
48. 2
    It's Still Rock And Roll To Me Billy Joel

    Week 10 of 18 · Peak #1
49. 1
    Magic Olivia Newton-John

    Week 7 of 15 · Peaks #1