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American Top 40 — August 3, 1985

Host: Casey Kasem Songs on show: 42 Non-chart: 2

The August 3, 1985 American Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, included 42 songs. #1 was Shout by Tears For Fears. 5 songs debuted this week. 2 songs were in their final week on the chart. Also on the show: 2 Long Distance Dedications (Never Ending Story, Faithfully) .

On this show

  1. 40
    I Wonder If I Take You Home Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force
    Week 1 of 4 · Peaks #37
  2. 39
    Smokin' In The Boys' Room Motley Crue
    Week 1 of 9 · Peaks #16
  3. 38
    Not Enough Love In The World Don Henley
    Week 5 of 5 · Peak #34
  4. 37
    Freedom Wham
    Week 1 of 12 · Peaks #3
  5. 36
    Pop Life Prince & The Revolution
    Week 1 of 10 · Peaks #7
  6. 35
    Life In One Day Howard Jones
    Week 1 of 8 · Peaks #19
  7. 34
    Dare Me Pointer Sisters
    Week 2 of 13 · Peaks #11
  8. 33
    Find A Way Amy Grant
    Week 5 of 6 · Peak #29
  9. 32
    Mystery Lady Billy Ocean
    Week 2 of 8 · Peaks #24
  10. 31
    Cherish Kool & The Gang
    Week 2 of 15 · Peaks #2
  11. 30
    Invincible Pat Benatar
    Week 2 of 11 · Peaks #10
  12. 29
    Don't Lose My Number Phil Collins
    Week 2 of 13 · Peaks #4
  13. 28
    Would I Lie To You Eurythmics
    Week 12 of 12 · Peak #5
  14. LDD
    Never Ending Story Limahl
  15. 27
    State Of The Heart Rick Springfield
    Week 4 of 8 · Peaks #22
  16. 26
    You're Only Human (Second Wind) Billy Joel
    Week 3 of 11 · Peaks #9
  17. 25
    Just As I Am Air Supply
    Week 9 of 10 · Peak #19
  18. 24
    The Search Is Over Survivor
    Week 13 of 14 · Peak #4
  19. 23
    Voices Carry 'Til Tuesday
    Week 12 of 13 · Peak #8
  20. 22
    Sussudio Phil Collins
    Week 13 of 14 · Peak #1
  21. 21
    Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) Freddie Jackson
    Week 4 of 8 · Peaks #18
  22. 20
    We Don’t Need Another Hero Tina Turner
    Week 3 of 12 · Peaks #2
  23. 19
    19 Paul Hardcastle
    Week 7 of 8 · Peak #15
  24. 18
    St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) John Parr
    Week 3 of 14 · Peaks #1
  25. 17
    What About Love Heart
    Week 6 of 12 · Peaks #10
  26. 16
    You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) Dead Or Alive
    Week 6 of 11 · Peaks #11
  27. 15
    Summer Of '69 Bryan Adams
    Week 4 of 12 · Peaks #5
  28. 14
    Raspberry Beret Prince & The Revolution
    Week 12 of 14 · Peak #2
  29. 13
    People Are People Depeche Mode
    Week 7 of 10 · Peaks #13
  30. 12
    Freeway Of Love Aretha Franklin
    Week 5 of 13 · Peaks #3
  31. 11
    A View To A Kill Duran Duran
    Week 11 of 13 · Peak #1
  32. 10
    Who's Holding Donna Now DeBarge
    Week 7 of 11 · Peaks #6
  33. 9
    Bang A Gong (Get It On) Power Station
    Week 7 of 10 · Peaks #9
  34. 8
    Sentimental Street Night Ranger
    Week 9 of 11 · Peaks #8
  35. 7
    Power Of Love Huey Lewis & The News
    Week 5 of 15 · Peaks #1
  36. 6
    Never Surrender Corey Hart
    Week 7 of 14 · Peaks #3
  37. LDD
    Faithfully Journey
  38. 5
    Glory Days Bruce Springsteen
    Week 9 of 13 · Peaks #5
  39. 4
    You Give Good Love Whitney Houston
    Week 10 of 13 · Peak #3
  40. 3
    If You Love Somebody Set Them Free Sting
    Week 8 of 13 · Peaks #3
  41. 2
    Everytime You Go Away Paul Young
    Week 10 of 14 · Peak #1
  42. 1
    Shout Tears For Fears
    Week 6 of 13 · Peaks #1

Debuts

Final week on chart

Chart history