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American Top 40 — October 1, 1983

The October 1, 1983 American Top 40, hosted by Charlie Van Dyke, included 44 songs. #1 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler. 4 songs debuted this week. 5 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 2 Long Distance Dedications (Sam, Hard To Say I'm Sorry) .

On this show

1. LW#2
   Total Eclipse Of The Heart Bonnie Tyler
2. LW#1
   Tell Her About It Billy Joel
3. 40
   Modern Love David Bowie

   Week 1 of 9 · Peaks #14
4. 39
   I'll Tumble 4 Ya Culture Club

   Week 11 of 11 · Peak #9
5. 38
   What Am I Gonna Do Rod Stewart

   Week 1 of 3 · Peaks #35
6. 37
   This Time Bryan Adams

   Week 1 of 6 · Peaks #24
7. 36
   Lady Love Me George Benson

   Week 6 of 6 · Peak #30
8. 35
   Human Touch Rick Springfield

   Week 10 of 10 · Peak #18
9. 34
   It Must Be Love Madness

   Week 3 of 5 · Peaks #33
10. 33
    If Anyone Falls Stevie Nicks

    Week 2 of 9 · Peaks #14
11. 32
    Don't Forget To Dance Kinks

    Week 3 of 4 · Peaks #29
12. 31
    Sitting At The Wheel Moody Blues

    Week 3 of 6 · Peaks #27
13. 30
    Suddenly Last Summer Motels

    Week 3 of 13 · Peaks #9
14. 29
    Lawyers In Love Jackson Browne

    Week 11 of 11 · Peak #13
15. 28
    All Night Long (All Night) Lionel Richie

    Week 1 of 16 · Peaks #1
16. 27
    Tell Her No Juice Newton

    Week 5 of 5 · Peaks #27
17. 26
    Big Log Robert Plant

    Week 5 of 9 · Peaks #20
18. LDD
    Sam Olivia Newton-John
19. 25
    Kiss The Bride Elton John

    Week 7 of 8 · Peaks #25
20. 24
    She Works Hard For The Money Donna Summer

    Week 14 of 15 · Peak #3
21. 23
    Tonight I Celebrate My Love Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack

    Week 5 of 15 · Peaks #16
22. 22
    Dead Giveaway Shalamar

    Week 9 of 10 · Peaks #22
23. 21
    Delirious Prince

    Week 3 of 11 · Peaks #8
24. 20
    Every Breath You Take Police

    Week 16 of 17 · Peak #1
25. 19
    Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) Sheena Easton

    Week 4 of 14 · Peaks #9
26. 18
    Burning Down The House Talking Heads

    Week 5 of 11 · Peaks #9
27. 17
    One Thing Leads To Another Fixx

    Week 4 of 13 · Peaks #4
28. 16
    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Eurythmics

    Week 14 of 15 · Peak #1
29. 15
    Human Nature Michael Jackson

    Week 9 of 10 · Peak #7
30. 14
    Puttin' On The Ritz Taco

    Week 10 of 13 · Peak #4
31. 13
    How Am I Supposed To Live Without You Laura Branigan

    Week 8 of 12 · Peaks #12
32. 12
    Promises, Promises Naked Eyes

    Week 8 of 12 · Peaks #11
33. 11
    Don't Cry Asia

    Week 9 of 12 · Peak #10
34. 10
    Far From Over Frank Stallone

    Week 7 of 10 · Peaks #10
35. 9
    Islands In The Stream Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

    Week 4 of 17 · Peaks #1
36. 8
    Maniac Michael Sembello

    Week 12 of 14 · Peak #1
37. LDD
    Hard To Say I'm Sorry Chicago
38. 7
    True Spandau Ballet

    Week 6 of 13 · Peaks #4
39. 6
    King Of Pain Police

    Week 6 of 13 · Peaks #3
40. 5
    (She's) Sexy + 17 Stray Cats

    Week 7 of 12 · Peaks #5
41. 4
    Making Love Out Of Nothing At All Air Supply

    Week 8 of 17 · Peaks #2
42. 3
    The Safety Dance Men Without Hats

    Week 9 of 15 · Peaks #3
43. 2
    Tell Her About It Billy Joel

    Week 9 of 14 · Peak #1
44. 1
    Total Eclipse Of The Heart Bonnie Tyler

    Week 8 of 18 · Peaks #1