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American Top 40 — August 16, 1980

The August 16, 1980 American Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, included 48 songs. #1 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John. 4 songs debuted this week. 4 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 2 Long Distance Dedications (Colour My World, My Eyes Adored You); 3 extras (Stay, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Wonderland By Night) .

On this show

1. LW#3
   Little Jeannie Elton John
2. LW#2
   It's Still Rock And Roll To Me Billy Joel
3. LW#1
   Magic Olivia Newton-John
4. 40
   One Fine Day Carole King

   Week 9 of 9 · Peak #12
5. 39
   Don't Ask Me Why Billy Joel

   Week 1 of 9 · Peaks #19
6. 38
   Love The World Away Kenny Rogers

   Week 7 of 7 · Peak #14
7. 37
   You'll Accomp'ny Me Bob Seger

   Week 1 of 9 · Peaks #14
8. 36
   In America Charlie Daniels Band

   Week 7 of 7 · Peak #11
9. 35
   Someone That I Used To Know Natalie Cole

   Week 2 of 4 · Peaks #25
10. 34
    All Over The World Electric Light Orchestra

    Week 1 of 9 · Peaks #13
11. 33
    One In A Million You Larry Graham

    Week 2 of 9 · Peaks #9
12. Extra
    Stay Maurice Williams & Zodiacs
13. 32
    Hot Rod Hearts Robbie Dupree

    Week 2 of 12 · Peaks #15
14. 31
    Tired Of Toein' The Line Rocky Burnette

    Week 10 of 11 · Peak #8
15. 30
    Tulsa Time Eric Clapton & His Band

    Week 3 of 3 · Peaks #30
16. 29
    Late In The Evening Paul Simon

    Week 1 of 11 · Peaks #6
17. 28
    Lookin' For Love Johnny Lee

    Week 3 of 13 · Peaks #5
18. 27
    Drivin' My Life Away Eddie Rabbitt

    Week 4 of 15 · Peaks #5
19. 26
    You're The Only Woman Ambrosia

    Week 3 of 10 · Peaks #13
20. LDD
    Colour My World Chicago
21. 25
    Make A Little Magic Dirt Band

    Week 6 of 9 · Peaks #25
22. 24
    Boulevard Jackson Browne

    Week 4 of 10 · Peaks #19
23. 23
    Old Fashion Love Commodores

    Week 6 of 11 · Peaks #20
24. 22
    Stand By Me Mickey Gilley

    Week 7 of 8 · Peaks #22
25. Extra
    Are You Lonesome Tonight? Elvis Presley
26. 21
    All Out Of Love Air Supply

    Week 5 of 17 · Peaks #2
27. 20
    Why Not Me Fred Knoblock

    Week 4 of 7 · Peaks #18
28. 19
    Jojo Boz Scaggs

    Week 5 of 8 · Peaks #17
29. 18
    Empire Strikes Back Medley Meco

    Week 6 of 7 · Peaks #18
30. 17
    Into The Night Benny Mardones

    Week 6 of 12 · Peaks #11
31. 16
    Take A Little Rhythm Ali Thomson

    Week 6 of 9 · Peaks #15
32. 15
    Give Me The Night George Benson

    Week 3 of 14 · Peaks #4
33. 14
    Misunderstanding Genesis

    Week 8 of 10 · Peaks #14
34. 13
    Fame Irene Cara

    Week 4 of 12 · Peaks #4
35. 12
    Coming Up Paul McCartney & Wings

    Week 14 of 15 · Peak #1
36. 11
    Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time Spinners

    Week 10 of 11 · Peak #4
37. Extra
    Wonderland By Night Bert Kaempfert
38. 10
    More Love Kim Carnes

    Week 9 of 14 · Peaks #10
39. 9
    Let My Love Open The Door Pete Townshend

    Week 5 of 10 · Peaks #9
40. 8
    Little Jeannie Elton John

    Week 14 of 16 · Peak #3
41. LDD
    My Eyes Adored You Frankie Valli
42. 7
    Shining Star Manhattans

    Week 11 of 13 · Peak #5
43. 6
    It's Still Rock And Roll To Me Billy Joel

    Week 12 of 18 · Peak #1
44. 5
    Upside Down Diana Ross

    Week 2 of 17 · Peaks #1
45. 4
    Emotional Rescue Rolling Stones

    Week 6 of 13 · Peaks #3
46. 3
    Take Your Time (Do It Right) S.O.S. Band

    Week 7 of 13 · Peaks #3
47. 2
    Sailing Christopher Cross

    Week 6 of 12 · Peaks #1
48. 1
    Magic Olivia Newton-John

    Week 9 of 15 · Peaks #1