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American Top 40 — September 17, 1983

Host: Casey Kasem Songs on show: 44 Non-chart: 4

The September 17, 1983 American Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, included 44 songs. #1 was Maniac by Michael Sembello. 5 songs debuted this week. 2 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 2 Long Distance Dedications (Faithfully, If Not For You) .

On this show

  1. LW#2
    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Eurythmics
  2. LW#1
    Maniac Michael Sembello
  3. 40
    Suddenly Last Summer Motels
    Week 1 of 13 · Peaks #9
  4. 39
    Sitting At The Wheel Moody Blues
    Week 1 of 6 · Peaks #27
  5. 38
    It Must Be Love Madness
    Week 1 of 5 · Peaks #33
  6. 37
    Delirious Prince
    Week 1 of 11 · Peaks #8
  7. 36
    Don't Forget To Dance Kinks
    Week 1 of 4 · Peaks #29
  8. 35
    Stand Back Stevie Nicks
    Week 12 of 12 · Peak #5
  9. 34
    Tonight I Celebrate My Love Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
    Week 3 of 15 · Peaks #16
  10. 33
    Lady Love Me George Benson
    Week 4 of 6 · Peak #30
  11. 32
    Big Log Robert Plant
    Week 3 of 9 · Peaks #20
  12. 31
    Tell Her No Juice Newton
    Week 3 of 5 · Peaks #27
  13. 30
    Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) Sheena Easton
    Week 2 of 14 · Peaks #9
  14. 29
    One Thing Leads To Another Fixx
    Week 2 of 13 · Peaks #4
  15. 28
    Burning Down The House Talking Heads
    Week 3 of 11 · Peaks #9
  16. 27
    Kiss The Bride Elton John
    Week 5 of 8 · Peaks #25
  17. 26
    Islands In The Stream Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
    Week 2 of 17 · Peaks #1
  18. 25
    Don't You Get So Mad Jeffrey Osborne
    Week 5 of 6 · Peaks #25
  19. 24
    China Girl David Bowie
    Week 10 of 10 · Peak #10
  20. 23
    Dead Giveaway Shalamar
    Week 7 of 10 · Peaks #22
  21. 22
    It's A Mistake Men At Work
    Week 9 of 10 · Peak #6
  22. LDD
    Faithfully Journey
  23. 21
    Human Touch Rick Springfield
    Week 8 of 10 · Peak #18
  24. 20
    (Keep Feeling) Fascination Human League
    Week 10 of 11 · Peak #8
  25. 19
    How Am I Supposed To Live Without You Laura Branigan
    Week 6 of 12 · Peaks #12
  26. 18
    I'll Tumble 4 Ya Culture Club
    Week 9 of 11 · Peak #9
  27. 17
    True Spandau Ballet
    Week 4 of 13 · Peaks #4
  28. 16
    King Of Pain Police
    Week 4 of 13 · Peaks #3
  29. 15
    Promises, Promises Naked Eyes
    Week 6 of 12 · Peaks #11
  30. 14
    Far From Over Frank Stallone
    Week 5 of 10 · Peaks #10
  31. 13
    Lawyers In Love Jackson Browne
    Week 9 of 11 · Peaks #13
  32. 12
    (She's) Sexy + 17 Stray Cats
    Week 5 of 12 · Peaks #5
  33. 11
    She Works Hard For The Money Donna Summer
    Week 12 of 15 · Peak #3
  34. 10
    Don't Cry Asia
    Week 7 of 12 · Peaks #10
  35. 9
    Making Love Out Of Nothing At All Air Supply
    Week 6 of 17 · Peaks #2
  36. 8
    Puttin' On The Ritz Taco
    Week 8 of 13 · Peak #4
  37. 7
    Human Nature Michael Jackson
    Week 7 of 10 · Peaks #7
  38. 6
    Every Breath You Take Police
    Week 14 of 17 · Peak #1
  39. LDD
    If Not For You Olivia Newton-John
  40. 5
    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Eurythmics
    Week 12 of 15 · Peak #1
  41. 4
    Total Eclipse Of The Heart Bonnie Tyler
    Week 6 of 18 · Peaks #1
  42. 3
    The Safety Dance Men Without Hats
    Week 7 of 15 · Peaks #3
  43. 2
    Tell Her About It Billy Joel
    Week 7 of 14 · Peaks #1
  44. 1
    Maniac Michael Sembello
    Week 10 of 14 · Peaks #1

Debuts

Final week on chart

Chart history