In week 51 of 1988, Orinoco Flow by Enya was at number 1, by then six weeks on the chart. The highest new entry was Angel Of Harlem by U2, straight in at 21, one of the six new entries that week. The biggest climber was Can't Stay Away from You by Gloria Estefan, from 30 to 15.
- 1Orinoco Flow1unchanged1peak6weeks
- 2Smooth Criminal32last week 32peak6weeks
- 3Wee Rule23last week 22peak9weeks
- 4Till I Loved You (Duet with Don Johnson)4unchanged4peak6weeks
- 5Never Trust A Stranger75last week 75peak6weeks
- 6Twist And Shout96last week 96peak4weeks
- 7Kiss57last week 55peak7weeks
- 8Life's Just A Ballgame118last week 118peak4weeks
- 9Don't Worry Be Happy159last week 159peak3weeks
- 10Love House10unchanged10peak4weeks
- 11First Time2111last week 2111peak2weeks
- 12Two Hearts1812last week 1812peak3weeks
- 13Kissing a Fool1413last week 1413peak4weeks
- 14Put A Little Love In Your Heart1914last week 1914peak3weeks
- 15Can't Stay Away from You3015last week 3015peak2weeks
- 16As Long as You Follow1316last week 1313peak5weeks
- 17Big Fun617last week 64peak8weeks
- 18Teardrops818last week 81peak13weeks
- 19Zijn Het Je Ogen1619last week 1616peak5weeks
- 20Don't Worry Be Happy1220last week 122peak10weeks
- 21NewAngel Of Harlem21peak1week
- 22The Way to Your Heart2622last week 2622peak3weeks
- 23Left to My Own Devices3423last week 3423peak2weeks
- 24Take Me to Your Heart3624last week 3624peak2weeks
- 25Respect3325last week 3325peak2weeks
- 26The Dream2726last week 2726peak3weeks
- 27Twist in My Sobriety2327last week 2323peak4weeks
- 28Something So Strong3728last week 3728peak2weeks
- 29Indestructible1729last week 1711peak7weeks
- 30Stand Up For Your Love Rights2030last week 207peak8weeks
- 31Jack To The Sound Of The Underground2231last week 2222peak5weeks
- 32Handle With Care2432last week 2424peak4weeks
- 33NewEnchanted Lady33peak1week
- 34NewCome Out To Play34peak1week
- 35The Party3235last week 3232peak3weeks
- 36Wheels On Fire2936last week 2923peak5weeks
- 37NewThe Sound Of C37peak1week
- 38New9 AM (The Comfort Zone)38peak1week
- 39Adieu Chérie2539last week 2519peak5weeks
- 40NewAwaka Boy40peak1week
Source: top40.nl
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Frequently asked questions
What was number 1 in week 51 of 1988?
Orinoco Flow by Enya, on the chart for six weeks by then.
Which records were new entries?
Six records: Angel Of Harlem by U2 at 21, Enchanted Lady by The Pasadenas at 33, Come Out To Play by UB40 at 34, The Sound Of C by Confetti's at 37, 9 AM (The Comfort Zone) by Londonbeat at 38 and one others.
What was the biggest climber?
Can't Stay Away from You by Gloria Estefan, from 30 to 15 (15 places).
How do you play this week?
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