| CASH BOX Singles – Looking Ahead | |||
| Week ending SEPTEMBER 5, 1981 | |||
| TW | TITLE Artist (Label) | LW | WKS |
| 101 | BLUE MOON Meco (Casablanca 2339) | — | 1 |
| 102 | THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN Dolly Parton (RCA 12282) | — | 1 |
| 103 | NO TIME TO LOSE Tarney/Spencer Band (A&M 2366) | — | 1 |
| NOTE: Although chart positions were not included on the original Looking Ahead chart, the songs were ranked by radio adds and upward moves. The implied chart positions are shown above. |
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