‘Touch Me When We’re Dancing’ by The Carpenters peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1981)

(Saturday, August 1, 1981) — “Touch Me When We’re Dancing” by The Carpenters peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks.

It was the duo’s 20th and final top 40 hit (1970-1981).