In week 28 of 1979, The Theme from "The Deer Hunter" (Cavatina) by The Shadows was at number 1, by then five weeks on the chart. The highest new entry was Aan De Grens Van De Duitse Heuvelen by The Sunstreams, straight in at 22, one of the four new entries that week. The biggest climber was Sunburn by Graham Gouldman, from 40 to 30.
- 1The Theme from "The Deer Hunter" (Cavatina)21last week 21peak5weeks
- 2Reunited12last week 11peak8weeks
- 3Weekend Love53last week 53peak7weeks
- 4Bright Eyes34last week 31peak11weeks
- 5I Was Made For Lovin' You85last week 85peak4weeks
- 6Dance Away6unchanged6peak6weeks
- 7Lavender Blue7unchanged7peak5weeks
- 8Boogie Wonderland48last week 44peak9weeks
- 9(Tell It All About) Boys9unchanged9peak7weeks
- 10Ring My Bell1110last week 1110peak4weeks
- 11Just When I Needed You Most1411last week 1411peak3weeks
- 12Hacka-Tacka Music1512last week 1512peak4weeks
- 13Surrender2013last week 2013peak3weeks
- 14Come to My Island1214last week 1212peak6weeks
- 15When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman1015last week 102peak11weeks
- 16Loose Caboose1716last week 1716peak4weeks
- 17Cheek to Cheek2517last week 2517peak3weeks
- 18IntroDisco1618last week 1616peak5weeks
- 19Pop Muzik1319last week 133peak10weeks
- 20Breakfast In America2320last week 2320peak3weeks
- 21Roxanne2221last week 2221peak3weeks
- 22NewAan De Grens Van De Duitse Heuvelen22peak1week
- 23Good Times3023last week 3023peak2weeks
- 24(No More) Fear Of Flying3124last week 3124peak2weeks
- 25Back to Boogie2625last week 2625peak3weeks
- 26Rendezvous 6:022726last week 2726peak2weeks
- 27NewWe Are Family27peak1week
- 28My Best Friend's Girl28unchanged28peak3weeks
- 29Love's What I Want1929last week 194peak10weeks
- 30Sunburn4030last week 4030peak2weeks
- 31Talk To Me3631last week 3631peak2weeks
- 32Shine a Little Love1832last week 1810peak8weeks
- 33Greetje Uit De Polder3233last week 3232peak4weeks
- 34NewWindsurfing Time Again34peak1week
- 35Sweet Lui-Louise2435last week 2423peak5weeks
- 36NewHonesty36peak1week
- 37Never Be Clever2137last week 219peak9weeks
- 38Go West3738last week 3731peak4weeks
- 39Boys Keep Swinging3439last week 3417peak8weeks
- 40Sing For The Day3540last week 3510peak9weeks
Source: top40.nl
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Frequently asked questions
What was number 1 in week 28 of 1979?
The Theme from "The Deer Hunter" (Cavatina) by The Shadows, on the chart for five weeks by then.
Which records were new entries?
Four records: Aan De Grens Van De Duitse Heuvelen by The Sunstreams at 22, We Are Family by Sister Sledge at 27, Windsurfing Time Again by The Surfers at 34, Honesty by Billy Joel at 36.
What was the biggest climber?
Sunburn by Graham Gouldman, from 40 to 30 (10 places).
How do you play this week?
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