This weekend on Classic American Top 40, hear the big songs from this week in 1981 and 1978!

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1981! Franke and The Knockouts enjoy momentary success with their one-hit-wonder, “Sweetheart.” George Harrison reminisces about the Beatles in “All Those Years Ago.” And The Top Five is all about retro:  Stars on 45 have a huge hit with their Beatles Medley, A Taste of Honey remakes the 1960s “Sukiyaki,” and Kim Carnes redoes a 70s Jackie DeShannon song, “Bette Davis Eyes” which is soon to become one of the top songs of the 80s! Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX on Saturday:  from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired during this week in 1978! The upcoming summer would be mostly “Grease” and Bee Gees, but newbies Eddie Money with “Baby Hold On”, Bonnie Tyler with “It’s A Heartache”, and Meat Loaf with “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” are taking a stand. A couple of duets are neck-and-neck for the Top Spot:  John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s “You’re the One That I Want” and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams. Tune in to hear which twosome goes to Number One! Listen this Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon to enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications only on KIX!

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1983. You want quirky songs? We’ve got ’em right here! Some of this week’s chart-toppers are “She Blinded Me with Science” by Thomas Dolby, “Der Kommissar” by After the Fire, and “Mr. Roboto” by Styx. It’s the first time we are hearing “Little Red Corvette,” “Flashdance,” and “Rio.” Of course, this is the Golden Age of MTV, so all these tunes have neat videos! Plus, Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” are primed to take the Top Spot. Who will prevail? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday:  from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired during this week in 1972. R&B rules the Top 10 with The Chi-Lites, Staple Singers, Roberta Flack, and Al Green. Cat Stevens turns an old hymn, “Morning Has Broken,” into a hit song. And Sammy Davis has a rare appearance on the charts with “Candy Man.” There’s good rockin’ with The Stones’ “Tumbling Dice” and Commander Cody’s “Hot Rod Lincoln!” Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX.

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Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1980! American Gigolo, starring Richard Gere, is in the theaters, and its theme song by Blondie, “Call Me,” is riding high on the charts. Pink Floyd has their only Top 5 hit with “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2.” Newcomer Christopher Cross has his first big song, “Ride Like the Wind.” And a couple of duets round out the Top 10: Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes’ “Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer,” and Billy Preston with Syreeta for “With You, I’m Born Again.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX on Saturday:  from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., and from 8 p.m. – midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 Show that originally aired this week in 1974. The 70s AT 40s are always so much fun, with a mixed bag of music! This week, three instrumentals grace the Top 10: “The Entertainer” by Marvin Hamlisch, “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB, and Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells.” Solo Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are in the Second 10. Ray Stevens’ wacky “The Streak” makes a play for the top spot, but can it upend Grand Funk and “The Locomotion,” the previous week’s Number One? Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. – noon, only on KIX.

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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.

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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.