AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Roofwerks, 7/30 & 7/31

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Roofwerks, 7/30 & 7/31

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 Shows are brought to you by Roofwerks.

Saturday on AT40, hear a show that originally aired during this week in 1981! Rick Springfield is on TV’s General Hospital as Dr. Noah Drake and on the radio with “Jessie’s Girl.” The theme from TV’s Greatest American Hero is a one-hit wonder for Joey Scarbury as well as in the Top Five. Plus, country music artists mix it up with rock and soul — Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Ronnie Milsap all have Top 20 hits. And… listen early in The Countdown for the classic skate rink song “Double Dutch Bus!” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: 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 1979! Dance music dominates with Anita Ward, Chic, David Naughton, and two songs by Donna Summer in the Top Five. Even Kiss has a dance tune with ”I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” The rockers are represented by Cheap Trick, ELO, and a brand-new song by The Knack, “My Sharona.” Also listen for Stevie Nicks’ harmony vocal on “Gold,” a Top 10 smash by John Stewart. Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX.

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by vomFass, 7/22 and 7/23

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by vomFass, 7/22 and 7/23

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 Shows are brought to you by vomFASS in Cary. vomFASS Cary Waverly Place is owned by Julie and Bill Ginsler and is located in Southeast Cary at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Road. Cask-aged vinegars, exquisite oils, gourmet salts & peppers, and seasoning blends made from the world’s finest herbs and spices. We invite you to visit and discover a truly sensational tasting experience.

Saturday on AT40, hear a show that originally aired during this week in 1983! These songs were brand new: “1999,” “She Works Hard for The Money,” “Flashdance,” and “Electric Avenue.” And you better believe they all had hit MTV videos! Back on the charts are 1960s superstars Sergio Mendes with “Never Gonna Let You Go” and The Kinks with “Come Dancing”. Just for fun, it’s “Puttin’ on The Ritz” by Taco. Plus, The Police are having fun with the #1 song for the past two weeks, “Every Breath You Take.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX:  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 1977! There are two, one-hit wonders in the Top 10: Hot with “Angel in Your Arms” and Alan O’Day’s “Undercover Angel.” Meanwhile, Waylon Jennings’s “Luckenbach, Texas” resides harmoniously on the charts alongside Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up.” Meri Wilson has a silly song filled with double entendres, “Telephone Man.” And Barry Manilow is saying “Looks Like We Made It” to the Top Spot this week! Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX 102.9FM!

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Got To Be NC Seafood: 7/16 & 7/17

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Got To Be NC Seafood: 7/16 & 7/17

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 Shows are brought to you by Got To Be NC Seafood and the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. When you fire up the grill this season, be sure to include fresh local North Carolina fish. Seafood is a heart-healthy choice that’s low in fat and supplies many vitamins and minerals. Whether it’s wild-caught or farm-raised, North Carolina harvests some of the best seafood available anywhere in the world. So, grill up something healthy and support your North Carolina neighbors. Visit gottobenc.com/fresh-local-nc-seafood/ today to find seafood vendors near you! 

Saturday on AT40, hear a show that originally aired during this week in 1986! Janet Jackson is in the Top Five. (And… that’s MISS Jackson, if you’re “Nasty.”) Bob Seger has a four-minute commercial for a truck with “Like A Rock.” Carly Simon soundalike, Simply Red, has a hit rocketing to the Top with “Holding Back the Years.” And better catch these one-hit-wonders quickly, because they made their mark and then disappeared from the scene:  GTR, Blow Monkeys, and El DeBarge! 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 1978! The summer of ’78 was ruled by the Grease movie, and you’ll hear three songs from the soundtrack. There’s also a plethora of dance music from Donna Summer, The O’Jays, Heatwave, and — surprise, surprise — The Rolling Stones with “Miss You.” Andy Gibb has an amazing run of four weeks at #1 with “Shadow Dancing.” And, just for fun, Steve Martin gives us “King Tut.” Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications this Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon only on KIX 102.9 FM!

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Wake Research, 7/9 & 7/10

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Wake Research, 7/9 & 7/10

American Top 40, brought to you this weekend, by Wake Research in Raleigh.  Have questions regarding Covid boosters?  Reach out to Wake Research for more, on their Covid-booster study, AND stay tuned in July for “Fast Facts” from Wake Research here on KIX 102.9!

Saturday on AT40, hear a show that originally aired during this week in 1980! In the Summer of ’80, we were cooling off at the movies watching The Empire Strikes Back and The Rose. And… we’ll hear songs from both of those flicks in The Countdown. Plus, Pure Prairie League is in the Top 10 with “Let Me Love You Tonight,” sung by future country superstar Vince Gill. Just for fun, it’s the Blues Brothers with “Gimme Some Lovin’.” Paul McCartney and Wings have spent the last two weeks at the top of The Countdown with “Coming Up,” and are hoping for a Three-Peat! 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! It’s the first time we heard everlasting classics like “Brandy,” “Layla,” “Take it Easy,” and “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers — all making a play for #1. In addition, little guys Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson have hit songs. Plus, in the spirit of “anything goes on AT40, we’ll hear “Amazing Grace” performed by The Pipes and Drums and the Military Band of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards! Tune in to KIX 102.9 this Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon to enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications.

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Aging Care Matters, 7/2 & 7/3

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Aging Care Matters, 7/2 & 7/3

This 4th of July Weekend on AT40, hear the top songs from 1982 and 1976! American Top 40, brought to you this week by Aging Care Matters. Helping families save money, time and stress while connecting them to the right services and resources for the unique and specific aging needs of their loved ones.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from a show that originally aired on July 3, 1982! Heartland favorites Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp share the Top 10 with funk act Dazz Band as well as a duet by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. Hear remakes of “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett, “Any Day Now” by Ronnie Milsap, “Dancing in the Street” from Van Halen, and “Going to a Go-Go” by The Rolling Stones. And it looks like Euro Pop is headed to the Top:  Human League is riding high with “Don’t You Want Me.” Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 on KIX this Saturday:  from 6 a.m. to10 a.m. and from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Sunday morning on KIX, Casey Kasem hosts an American Top 40 show that originally aired during this week in 1976! We’ll find out what happens “when TV stars sing” as newcomer John Travolta from Welcome Back, Kotter is in the Countdown with “Let Her In.” The Beatles are back with a song from ’66, “Got to Get You Into My Life.” Hear newbies Hall and Oates’ “Sara Smile,” Paul McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs,” and the silly, cheesy “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band! Tune in to hear The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX.

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Raleigh Private Eye, 6/25 & 6/26

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Raleigh Private Eye, 6/25 & 6/26

This weekend on American Top 40, hear the top songs from this week in 1984 and 1973! American Top 40, brought to you this week by Raleigh Private Eye. Specializing in domestic investigations, as well as GPS Tracking. They’re your eyes when you’re not looking. Visit them at RaleighPrivateEye.com.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1984! We were packing the theaters to see Footloose and its soundtrack songs by Deniece Williams as well as Mike Reno with Ann Wilson were in The Countdown. The Top Ten is like MTV’s Greatest Hits with music by Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News, and Billy Idol. And… it’s a showdown between Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” and Duran Duran’s “The Reflex” for Number One! 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 1973! It’s a great mixed bag where Deep Purple’s “Smoke on The Water,” Bette Midler’s “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and Charlie Rich’s “Behind Closed Doors” live in harmony. The Doobie Brothers’ “Long Train Runnin” and Elton John’s “Daniel” also make their Countdown debuts. And two solo Beatles are vying for the Top Spot:  Paul McCartney with “My Love” and George Harrison with “Give Me Love.” Listen to The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, only on KIX.

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Wake Radiology, 6/18 & 6/19

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Wake Radiology, 6/18 & 6/19

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows are sponsored by Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare. Wake Radiology UNC REX is recognizing Men’s Health Month this June. Talk with your doctor about simple, noninvasive imaging procedures to determine your risk for heart disease or lung cancer. Learn more at WakeRad.com.

This Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1988! Do you like 1980’s Big Hair Rock? Def Leppard, Poison, and Lita Ford are back-to-back just outside the Top 10. Plus, hear veterans Michael Jackson, Cheap Trick, and Prince — who are right alongside one-hit-wonders Pebbles and The Jets. Debbie Gibson has a fast-mover with “Foolish Heart,” but is it strong enough to make it to #1? 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 1975! The Top 10 is a great mixed bag:  Major Harris renders the soulful “Love Won’t Let Me Wait,” Jessi Colter adds a country flavor with “I’m Not Lisa,” and Grand Funk rocks with “Bad Time.” In the low 20s of the Countdown, listen for Seals and Crofts’ “I’ll Play for You” with Jim Seals, who recently passed away. America and The Captain & Tennille will have a soft-rock showdown for #1 this week; who will rise to the occasion? Enjoy The Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications this Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon only on KIX!

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Pool Scouts, 6/11 & 6/12

AT40 with Casey Kasem: Presented by Pool Scouts, 6/11 & 6/12

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows are sponsored by Pool Scouts: Our highly trained pool service experts provide reliable, professional pool services that keep your pool crystal clear and swim-ready. Make Pool Scouts your go-to source for a perfect pool, so you can spend your precious free time enjoying your pool instead of cleaning it! We give you the 5-star treatment with all our pool cleaning, maintenance, and specialty services.

Saturday on AT40, hear the big songs from this week in 1985! Movie and TV music dominate the countdown with hits from The Breakfast Club, A View to a Kill, Miami Vice, Beverly Hills Cop, and A Night in Heaven. Plus, pretty much all the top songs have MTV videos in high rotation! This week we also welcome newbies Sade, Katrina and The Waves, and The Mary Jane Girls. All these acts are video-ready, but can they top the perfect hair of Wham and Tears for Fears — who are both vying for #1? Enjoy two chances to hear AT40 this Saturday on KIX: 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 1971! It was the first time we heard the everlasting classics “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Brown Sugar,” and “Joy to The World.” Songs from the “Jesus Christ Superstar” album get some play:  the title track by Murray Head, and two versions of “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” from Yvonne Elliman and Helen Reddy.  Headed toward the top we’ll hear “Want Ads” by Honey Cone, written by General Johnson of Chairmen of the Board and featuring teenager Ray Parker Jr. on guitar! This Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, listen to the AT40 Countdown, Casey’s stories, and the Long Distance Dedications, only on KIX!

AT40 With Casey Kasem, Presented by FENTON in Cary, 6/4 & 6/5

AT40 With Casey Kasem, Presented by FENTON in Cary, 6/4 & 6/5

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!

This weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows are presented by FENTON: Visit FENTON, Cary’s new favorite spot to play, gather, relax, and celebrate. FENTON’S Grand Opening weekend is June 4th and 5th with a celebratory lineup with Tik Tok Dancers Cost n’ Mayor, North Carolina FC and Courage Soccer shoot-out, Hines tethered hot air balloon rides, Carolina Panther mascot, and more! Visit fentonnc.com for more details on Grand Opening weekend.

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Aluminum Company, 5/28 & 5/29

AT 40 With Casey Kasem: Presented by Aluminum Company, 5/28 & 5/29

This Memorial Day Weekend’s Classic American Top 40 shows are presented by the Aluminum Company of North Carolina: Your friends here at the Aluminum Company of NC are here for you to help you with your home improvement needs. Please call us at 1-800-672-4348 or visit us at AluminumCompany.com.

Saturday on American Top 40, hear the big songs from this week in 1987. The Top 10 has a lot of familiar faces: Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Huey Lewis, and Bryan Adams. They’re mixed in along with newbies that include Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Chris de Burgh, and Atlantic Starr. You’ll also hear a couple of horn-blowing instrumentals: “Diamonds” by veteran Herb Alpert and “Songbird” by the soft-rockin’ Kenny G. U-2 has held the #1 spot for the two previous weeks with “With or Without You” and is looking to make it three in a row! Enjoy two chances to hear American Top 40 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 this week in 1976! It’s TV Time as the theme from Happy Days by Pratt and McClain and Welcome Back, Kotter by John Sebastian are back-to-back in the Top 10. Fleetwood Mac has a brand-new hit song, “Rhiannon,” Henry Gross has a tear-jerker about a dog “Shannon”, while Diana Ross with “Love Hangover” and Wings with “Silly Love Songs” duke it out over who will be Number One? Listen to 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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