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AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by North Raleigh Periodontics, 4/23 & 4/24

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by North Raleigh Periodontics, 4/23 & 4/24

This weekend’s American Top 40 shows are presented by North Raleigh Periodontics. For a more comfortable and gentle hygiene cleaning experience, we use cutting-edge AIRFLOW ONE technology that offers a vast array of benefits, setting it apart from traditional cleaning devices. Make your next cleaning at North Raleigh Periodontics with AIRFLOW!

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1982! “Chariots of Fire” was popular in the theaters and on the music charts. Newbies Huey Lewis and The News have their first hit, “Do You Believe in Love.” One-hit-wonder Tommy Tutone was on the charts with the phone number that everybody was calling: “867-5309.” Yacht Rockers Bertie Higgins with “Key Largo” and Paul Davis with “65 Love Affair” are making strides in the Top 10, but the women rule the charts with Joan Jett and The Go Gos vying for #1! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX:  from 6am-10am and from 8pm-midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired this week in 1973! Space exploration is top of mind with the theme from “2001” as well as David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” A brand-new band called Steely Dan premieres with “Reeling in The Years.” Vicki Lawrence tells the lurid story of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.” And Tony Orlando and Dawn are looking to have their first #1 with a song your parents danced to: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon!” Tune in for The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am-noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Rural Plumbing & Heating, 4/16 & 4/17

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Rural Plumbing & Heating, 4/16 & 4/17

This weekend’s American Top 40 shows are presented by Rural Plumbing & Heating. Providing all your Residential and Commercial plumbing and heating needs, no matter how large or small. Visit them at rphnc.com today!

Saturday on AT40 hear the big songs from this week in 1986! Robert Palmer and his Video-Ready Vixens are in the Top Ten with “Addicted to Love.” There are two songs named “I Can’t Wait” in The Countdown–one by Stevie Nicks and the other by Nu Shooz. The Rolling Stones remake a Motown classic, “Harlem Shuffle.” Just for fun, it’s Falco doing “Rock Me Amadeus.” And Prince and The Bangles battle for the top spot, with both songs written by the Purple One! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday:  from 6am-10am and from 8pm-midnight.

Easter Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired this week in 1974. The 70s AT40 countdowns never fail to entertain. Hear “The Lord’s Prayer” by Sister Janet Mead as well as “Tubular Bells,” the movie theme from “The Exorcist.” Also enjoy country staple Charlie Rich alongside soul favorite Gladys Knight and The Pips, newcomer Billy Joel with his first hit “Piano Man,” and chart-topping piano man Elton John’s “Bennie and The Jets!” Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am-noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by The Butcher’s Market, 4/9 & 4/10

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by The Butcher’s Market, 4/9 & 4/10

This weekend’s American Top 40 shows are presented by The Butcher’s Market. The Butcher’s Market is known for their great meats but they also have the BEST Salmon in town! Fresh Atlantic Salmon, sustainably raised in the Faroe Islands of the Northern Atlantic. Simple and delicious idea is to just bake it with our House Seasoning or Maple Bourbon Grilling Sauce! Order online and your order will be waiting when you arrive!

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1983! Michael Jackson ’s “Thriller” album rules MTV and radio, and posts two songs in the Top 10. A whole lot of AquaNet and mascara went into video hits from Duran Duran, Culture Club, and Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Frida of Abba has a song in the survey, “I Know There’s Something Going On,” featuring Phil Collins. And, if you like your music quirky, you’ll love the inclusion of “She Blinded Me with Science” by Thomas Dolby and “Der Kommisar” by After the Fire. Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday: from 6am – 10am and from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1975. NC’s own Sammy Johns enters the Top 10 with “Chevy Van.” LaBelle’s first hit, “Lady Marmalade,” had everybody learning a little racy French. Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin You” is a big mover and will challenge Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” for the #1 spot. Also, early in The Countdown, hear Sugarloaf’s song about the music and radio business, “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You.” Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented By SMOKEY at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented By SMOKEY at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

This weekend’s American Top 40 shows are presented by SMOKEY: Music and Memories at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Don’t miss a night with one of the greats! Legendary singer-songwriter William “Smokey” Robinson is coming to Koka Booth on August 19th! Purchase tickets now here.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1984! It’s all about music from movies and videos. The themes from “Footloose” and “Against All Odds” are Top Five hits. MTV mainstays Hall & Oates, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Culture Club, and Van Halen dominate. First -timer and one-hit-wonder, Nena, is in with “99 Luftballons.” And… just for fun, Weird Al scores with “Eat It!” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX:  from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1977. The Eagles are fast movers with their new single “Hotel California.” It’s a mixed bag in the Top 20 as Glen Campbell plays alongside Abba, Paul McCartney and Wings, and Atlanta Rhythm Section. While Hall & Oates ruled the roost during the previous week with “Rich Girl,” can they do it again? Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Sunrise Dental, 3/26 & 3/27

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Sunrise Dental, 3/26 & 3/27

This weekend’s American Top 40 Shows are brought to you by Sunrise Dental.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1985! Madonna is on fire with two entries in the top twenty: “Material Girl” and “Crazy for You.” ”We are the World” continues its presence after four weeks on the charts. Young Julian Lennon has a fast mover with “Too Late for Goodbyes.” And it’s a tight race for #1 this week between REO Speedwagon’s “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” and Phil Collins’ “One More Night.” Who will prevail? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday:  from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1979. Dance music is king with rhythmic hits from Gloria Gaynor, Rod Stewart, and Amii Stewart. It’s the first time we heard “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits and the Michael McDonald version of The Doobie Brothers’ “What A Fool Believes.” It would be a “Tragedy” without The Bee Gees chart-topping a late 70s AT40, and this week is no exception! Listen early in The Countdown and hear the just-for-fun “Rubber Biscuit” by The Blues Brothers. Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX!

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 3/19 & 3/20

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 3/19 & 3/20

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows on KIX are brought to you by Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1987! Bruce Hornsby has two songs that he wrote in the Top 10: “Mandolin Rain,” with his band The Range, and “Jacob’s Ladder,” which is performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Bruce Willis was on TV in “Moonlighting” and on the radio with “Respect Yourself.” Get your “big hair” rock on with Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” and Europe’s “The Final Countdown,” which are back-to-back in The Countdown. Also, first-timers Club Nouveau have a monster hit with their remake of 70s classic “Lean on Me,” which may headed to the top spot! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday:  from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1972. Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” is heading toward the top and Neil Young sound-alike, America, is right behind him with “Horse with No Name.” Donny Osmond has back-to-back hits in the Top 10:  his solo “Puppy Love” and “Down by the Lazy River” with The Osmonds. Get funky with “Jungle Fever” by The Chakachas and “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex. Also enjoy a modern-day classic as newcomer Don McLean debuts his epic “American Pie.” Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented By NC Seafood, 3/12 & 3/13

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented By NC Seafood, 3/12 & 3/13

Get your fish North Carolina fresh! In season now, clams, oysters, tuna and sea trout, all harvested by your North Carolina neighbors. Brought to you by the NC Seafood Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and the “Got to be NC” Seafood Program.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1980! Pink Floyd is in the survey with their only Top Five hit, “Another Brick in the Wall.” First-timer Christopher Cross is riding high with “Ride Like the Wind.” Donna Summer is on the radio with “On the Radio.” ”American Gigolo” is in theaters and its theme, “Call Me” by Blondie, is on the charts. Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” has held the top spot for the past three weeks and is primed to make it four! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday:  from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1976. “S.W.A.T” is a popular TV show and the theme song by Rhythm Heritage is in the Top 10. The CB radio craze brings Cledus Maggard’s “White Knight” to the countdown. The Eagles are establishing themselves as a serious musical force with “Take It to The Limit.” And, just for fun, it’s Larry Groce with “Junk Food Junkie.” Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter, 3/5 & 3/6

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by ARS Rescue Rooter, 3/5 & 3/6

This week’s Classic American Top 40 shows on KIX are brought to you by A.R.S. Rescue Rooter… who are “making it work, making it right.”

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1988. It’s a case of when-movie-stars-sing as “Dirty Dancing” star Patrick Swayze refuses to “put Baby in a corner” in his hit single” She’s Like the Wind,” which is at #2. David Lee Roth finds success away from Van Halen with his solo hit “Just Like Paradise,” which is in the Top 10. Sports arena classics “Pump Up the Volume” by M.A.R.R.S. and “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa are first heard. And George Michael and Rick Astley have big hair and big hits with “Father Figure” and “Never Gonna Give You Up” — which are battling for the #1 position. Who will prevail? You’ll find out during two chances to listen to AT40 this Saturday on KIX:  from 6am -10am and during an encore presentation from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired during this week in 1974. Oh, what a fun mixed bag of music! It’s the first time we hear Barbra Streisand’s signature “The Way We Were.” We’ll also get to “Boogie Down” with Eddie Kendricks and do the “Jungle Boogie” with Kool and The Gang. Couple-of-the-week James Taylor and Carly Simon team for “Mockingbird.” Just for kicks, it’s “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford. And, just for cheese, enjoy “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks — which was the previous week’s #1 song. Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Fairway Green, 2/26 & 2/27

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Fairway Green, 2/26 & 2/27

American Top 40 is brought to you by Fairway Green: If you want the best property in the neighborhood nothing beats a Fairway Green lawn. For a free estimate on seeding, fertilizer, weed prevention and more, go to FairwayGreen.com.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1981. They have a real country flavor with Eddie Rabbitt, Dolly Parton, and Delbert McClinton in the Top 10. A perennial holiday favorite by Dan Fogelberg, “Same Auld Lang Syne,” makes its first chart appearance. Blondie scores with two songs in the Top 20: “The Tide is High” and “Rapture.” And… John Lennon does the same with “Woman” and “Just Like Starting Over.” Early in the Countdown, rockers will enjoy the inclusion of AC/DC’s “Back in Black” and The Outlaws’ “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6am – 10am and an encore presentation from 8pm to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired this week in 1977. Barbra Streisand is on the big screen in “A Star is Born” and has a hit with the movie’s theme song. TV’s David Soul from “Starsky and Hutch” sings “Don’t Give Up On Us” and it’s really good! This is also the first time we hear modern-day classics like “Dancing Queen,” “Fly Like An Eagle,” “Night Moves,” and “New Kid in Town” — which is a fast mover for The Eagles and on its way to #1!  Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9am – noon… only on KIX 102.9FM!

AT40 with Casey Kasem:  Presented by Red Roof Inn, 2/19 & 2/20

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Red Roof Inn, 2/19 & 2/20

Classic American Top 40 shows on KIX 102.9FM are brought to you by Red Roof Inn, offering travelers a high-quality experience at an affordable price.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1986. “Rocky IV” is a knockout in theaters and on the charts, with two songs in the survey: “Burning Heart” by Survivor and “Living in America” by James Brown. Also included in the Countdown is more movie music from Billy Ocean, “When The Going Gets Tough,” from “Jewel of the Nile” and Paul McCartney’s theme from “Spies Like Us.” Dionne Warwick and friends’ ”That’s What Friends Are For” is vying for the top spot with Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know.” Tune in to see who will prevail. Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: from 6am – 10am and from 8pm – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem plays back a show that originally aired during this week in 1978. It’s total domination by the Bee Gees: three songs from “Saturday Night Fever” are in the Top 20, brother Andy Gibb is in the top five, and the Brothers Gibb sing on Samantha Sang’s smash hit “Emotion!” It’s the first time we hear Queen’s epic “We Will Rock You/ We Are The Champions” as well as Player’s “Baby Come Back.” Plus, there’s even music to summon the aliens with two versions of the theme from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind!” Enjoy the Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, every Sunday from 9am – noon, only on KIX.

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