(EXCERPT FROM) CASEY'S TOP 40 (January 27-28, 1990)

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember beloved American disc jockey, music historian, radio personality, voice actor, and actor, Casey Kasem, on what would have been his 93rd Birthday. The Michigan native was born on this day in 1932, to Lebanese Druze immigrants, Helen and Amin Kasem, who were grocers.

Casey passed away June 15, 2014, age 82, from sepsis. He is missed beyond belief. I can honestly say had it not been for Casey Kasem, Stuck In The Vinyl Again would not exist. He instilled a love for music and it's information, in me at a young age. I would listen to the Countdowns weekly, a lot of time writing the songs, artists, and chart positions down so I could compare it to the next week's. Our focus today is this 6 record set of Casey's Top 40 for the week ending January 27-28, 1990. This is one of 12 sets we have and the 7th one we've feature on the page. These are the broadcast sets that were sent to radio stations nationwide, complete with the countdown, national commercials, and cue sheets with DJ's handwritten notes. They were supposed to be returned to Westwood One each week and destroyed but the practice was rarely enforced. They are some of my most favorite pieces in our collection.

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#40 No Myth - Michael Penn

#39 This One's For The Children - New Kids On The Block

#38 Just Like Jesse James - Cher

#37 We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel

#36 Sometimes She Cries - Warrant

#35 Back To Life - Soul II Soul

#34 Don't Know Much - Linda Ronstadt with Aaron Neville

#33 No More Lies - Michel'le

#32 Too Late To Say Goodbye - Richard Marx

#31 C'Mon And Get My Love - D-Mob

#30 Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue

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#29 With Every Beat Of My Heart - Taylor Dayne

#28 I'll Be Good To You - Quincy Jones

#27 I Go To Extremes - Billy Joel

#26 Roam - B-52's

#25 Rhythm Nation - Janet Jackson

#24 Love Song - Tesla

#23 We Can't Go Wrong - Cover Girls

Request and Dedication : Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx

#22 When The Night Comes - Joe Cocker

#21 Price Of Love - Bad English

#20 Was It Nothing At All - Michael Damian

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#19 Here We Are - Gloria Estefan

#18 Escapade - Janet Jackson

#17 Tell Me Why - Expose

#16 All Or Nothing - Milli Vanilli

#15 Tender Lover - Babyface

#14 Dangerous - Roxette

#13 Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins

#12 I Remember You - Skid Row

#11 Janie's Got A Gun - Aerosmith

Request and Dedication : When I See You Smile - Bad English

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#10 Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic

#9 Free Fallin' - Tom Petty

#8 Peace In Our Time - Eddie Money

#7 What Kind Of Man Would I Be - Chicago

#6 Just Between You And Me - Lou Gramm

Star Rating : We Are The World - USA For Africa

#5 Everything - Jody Watley

#4 Opposites Attract - Paula Abdul

#3 2 To Make It Right - Seduction

#2 Downtown Train - Rod Stewart

#1 How Am I Suppose To Live Without You - Michael Bolton

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"... and there you have it folks, the top 40 songs in the land. Remember until next time, keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars..."