| CASH BOX Singles – Looking Ahead | |||
| Week ending SEPTEMBER 19, 1981 | |||
| TW | TITLE Artist (Label) | LW | WKS |
| 101 | SEARCHIN’ Santana (Columbia 02519) | — | 1 |
| 102 | SHE DON’T LET NOBODY (But Me) Curtis Mayfield (Boardwalk 122) | — | 1 |
| 103 | THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN Dolly Parton (RCA 12282) | — | 2 |
| 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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