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American Top 40 — August 27, 1983

Host: Casey Kasem Songs on show: 43 Non-chart: 3

The August 27, 1983 American Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, included 43 songs. #1 was Every Breath You Take by Police. 4 songs debuted this week. 6 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 2 Long Distance Dedications (It Might Be You, Take Your Time (Do It Right)) .

On this show

  1. LW#1
    Every Breath You Take Police
  2. 40
    Saved By Zero Fixx
    Week 7 of 7 · Peak #20
  3. 39
    You're Driving Me Out Of My Mind Little River Band
    Week 1 of 3 · Peaks #35
  4. 38
    Lady Love Me George Benson
    Week 1 of 6 · Peaks #30
  5. 37
    King Of Pain Police
    Week 1 of 13 · Peaks #3
  6. 36
    All Time High Rita Coolidge
    Week 4 of 4 · Peaks #36
  7. 35
    Kiss The Bride Elton John
    Week 2 of 8 · Peaks #25
  8. 34
    Don't You Get So Mad Jeffrey Osborne
    Week 2 of 6 · Peaks #25
  9. 33
    Never Gonna Let You Go Sergio Mendes
    Week 14 of 14 · Peak #4
  10. 32
    True Spandau Ballet
    Week 1 of 13 · Peaks #4
  11. 31
    Electric Avenue Eddy Grant
    Week 13 of 13 · Peak #2
  12. 30
    Far From Over Frank Stallone
    Week 2 of 10 · Peaks #10
  13. 29
    Dead Giveaway Shalamar
    Week 4 of 10 · Peaks #22
  14. 28
    (She's) Sexy + 17 Stray Cats
    Week 2 of 12 · Peaks #5
  15. 27
    How Am I Supposed To Live Without You Laura Branigan
    Week 3 of 12 · Peaks #12
  16. 26
    Making Love Out Of Nothing At All Air Supply
    Week 3 of 17 · Peaks #2
  17. 25
    Rock Of Ages Def Leppard
    Week 7 of 8 · Peak #16
  18. LDD
    It Might Be You Stephen Bishop
  19. 24
    Promises, Promises Naked Eyes
    Week 3 of 12 · Peaks #11
  20. 23
    After The Fall Journey
    Week 5 of 7 · Peaks #23
  21. 22
    Flashdance...What A Feeling Irene Cara
    Week 18 of 18 · Peak #1
  22. 21
    Human Touch Rick Springfield
    Week 5 of 10 · Peaks #18
  23. 20
    Total Eclipse Of The Heart Bonnie Tyler
    Week 3 of 18 · Peaks #1
  24. 19
    Rock 'N' Roll Is King Electric Light Orchestra
    Week 4 of 4 · Peaks #19
  25. 18
    Take Me To Heart Quarterflash
    Week 7 of 9 · Peak #14
  26. 17
    Hot Girls In Love Loverboy
    Week 7 of 9 · Peak #11
  27. 16
    Don't Cry Asia
    Week 4 of 12 · Peaks #10
  28. 15
    Is There Something I Should Know Duran Duran
    Week 9 of 10 · Peak #4
  29. 14
    Lawyers In Love Jackson Browne
    Week 6 of 11 · Peaks #13
  30. 13
    Human Nature Michael Jackson
    Week 4 of 10 · Peaks #7
  31. 12
    Tell Her About It Billy Joel
    Week 4 of 14 · Peaks #1
  32. 11
    The Safety Dance Men Without Hats
    Week 4 of 15 · Peaks #3
  33. 10
    China Girl David Bowie
    Week 7 of 10 · Peaks #10
  34. 9
    I'll Tumble 4 Ya Culture Club
    Week 6 of 11 · Peaks #9
  35. LDD
    Take Your Time (Do It Right) S.O.S. Band
  36. 8
    (Keep Feeling) Fascination Human League
    Week 7 of 11 · Peaks #8
  37. 7
    Stand Back Stevie Nicks
    Week 9 of 12 · Peak #5
  38. 6
    It's A Mistake Men At Work
    Week 6 of 10 · Peaks #6
  39. 5
    Puttin' On The Ritz Taco
    Week 5 of 13 · Peaks #4
  40. 4
    She Works Hard For The Money Donna Summer
    Week 9 of 15 · Peak #3
  41. 3
    Maniac Michael Sembello
    Week 7 of 14 · Peaks #1
  42. 2
    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Eurythmics
    Week 9 of 15 · Peaks #1
  43. 1
    Every Breath You Take Police
    Week 11 of 17 · Peaks #1

Debuts

Final week on chart

Chart history