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American Top 40 — August 22, 1981

The August 22, 1981 American Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, included 46 songs. #1 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie. 2 songs debuted this week. 6 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 1 Long Distance Dedication (I Honestly Love You); 4 extras (The Happening, Groovin', Lookin' Out My Back Door, Respect) .

On this show

1. LW#1
   Endless Love Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
2. 40
   Rock And Roll Dreams Come True Jim Steinman

   Week 4 of 4 · Peak #32
3. 39
   Double Dutch Bus Frankie Smith

   Week 7 of 7 · Peak #30
4. 38
   Bette Davis Eyes Kim Carnes

   Week 19 of 19 · Peak #1
5. 37
   Time Alan Parsons Project

   Week 11 of 11 · Peak #15
6. 36
   Breaking Away Balance

   Week 2 of 9 · Peaks #22
7. 35
   For Your Eyes Only Sheena Easton

   Week 1 of 14 · Peaks #4
8. 34
   I Could Never Miss You Lulu

   Week 1 of 9 · Peaks #18
9. 33
   The One That You Love Air Supply

   Week 12 of 12 · Peak #1
10. 32
    Everlasting Love Rex Smith & Rachel Sweet

    Week 3 of 4 · Peaks #32
11. Extra
    The Happening Supremes
12. 31
    The Voice Moody Blues

    Week 2 of 11 · Peaks #15
13. 30
    The Beach Boys (medley) The Beach Boys

    Week 2 of 11 · Peaks #12
14. 29
    Love On A Two Way Street Stacy Lattisaw

    Week 4 of 7 · Peaks #26
15. 28
    Hold On Tight Electric Light Orchestra

    Week 3 of 13 · Peaks #10
16. LDD
    I Honestly Love You Olivia Newton-John
17. 27
    You're My Girl Franke & The Knockouts

    Week 4 of 5 · Peaks #27
18. 26
    Don't Give It Up Robbie Patton

    Week 4 of 6 · Peaks #26
19. 25
    That Old Song Ray Parker, Jr. & Raydio

    Week 3 of 6 · Peaks #21
20. 24
    Feels So Right Alabama

    Week 5 of 8 · Peaks #20
21. 23
    Step By Step Eddie Rabbitt

    Week 3 of 15 · Peaks #5
22. 22
    Fire And Ice Pat Benatar

    Week 4 of 9 · Peaks #17
23. Extra
    Groovin' Young Rascals
24. 21
    Really Wanna Know You Gary Wright

    Week 4 of 10 · Peaks #16
25. 20
    The Breakup Song Greg Kihn Band

    Week 7 of 13 · Peaks #15
26. 19
    In The Air Tonight Phil Collins

    Week 5 of 6 · Peaks #19
27. 18
    Cool Love Pablo Cruise

    Week 5 of 11 · Peaks #13
28. 17
    The Stroke Billy Squier

    Week 9 of 10 · Peaks #17
29. 16
    Touch Me When We're Dancing Carpenters

    Week 6 of 6 · Peaks #16
30. 15
    Urgent Foreigner

    Week 7 of 17 · Peaks #4
31. Extra
    Lookin' Out My Back Door Creedence Clearwater Revival
32. 14
    It's Now Or Never John Schneider

    Week 8 of 10 · Peaks #14
33. 13
    Elvira Oak Ridge Boys

    Week 11 of 13 · Peak #5
34. 12
    Hearts Marty Balin

    Week 10 of 12 · Peak #8
35. Extra
    Respect Aretha Franklin
36. 11
    Who's Crying Now Journey

    Week 4 of 14 · Peaks #4
37. 10
    Lady (You Bring Me Up) Commodores

    Week 7 of 15 · Peaks #8
38. 9
    No Gettin' Over Me Ronnie Milsap

    Week 2 of 6 · Peaks #5
39. 8
    Queen Of Hearts Juice Newton

    Week 9 of 18 · Peaks #2
40. 7
    Boy From New York City Manhattan Transfer

    Week 10 of 12 · Peaks #7
41. 6
    Stop Draggin' My Heart Around Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty

    Week 4 of 15 · Peaks #3
42. 5
    Jessie's Girl Rick Springfield

    Week 15 of 21 · Peak #1
43. 4
    Slow Hand Pointer Sisters

    Week 8 of 15 · Peaks #2
44. 3
    I Don't Need You Kenny Rogers

    Week 10 of 13 · Peaks #3
45. 2
    Believe It Or Not Joey Scarbury

    Week 8 of 15 · Peaks #2
46. 1
    Endless Love Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

    Week 6 of 19 · Peaks #1