In week 2 of 1998, It's Like That by Run–D.M.C. and Jason Nevins was at number 1, by then four weeks on the chart. The highest new entry was Slam Dunk (Da Funk) by 5, straight in at 30, one of the four new entries that week. The biggest climber was Torn by Natalie Imbruglia, from 29 to 15.
- 1It's Like That51last week 51peak4weeks
- 2Tell Him (Duet with Barbra Streisand)12last week 11peak8weeks
- 3Alane23last week 21peak17weeks
- 4Baby Don't Go74last week 74peak4weeks
- 5'k Heb Je Lief35last week 33peak13weeks
- 6Doctor Jones46last week 43peak8weeks
- 7Perfect Day '9787last week 87peak5weeks
- 8I'll Be There for You118last week 118peak7weeks
- 9All Cried Out109last week 109peak6weeks
- 10Foolish Games910last week 99peak6weeks
- 11Ayohee1311last week 1311peak2weeks
- 12Prince Igor612last week 66peak7weeks
- 13Together Again1813last week 1813peak2weeks
- 14Nobody's Wife1214last week 122peak12weeks
- 15Torn2915last week 2915peak2weeks
- 16Never Ever1916last week 1916peak3weeks
- 17Too Much1517last week 1515peak3weeks
- 18You Make Me Wanna...1618last week 167peak9weeks
- 19Barbie Girl1719last week 171peak17weeks
- 20Levenslang1420last week 1414peak5weeks
- 21If You Walk Away2421last week 2421peak3weeks
- 22Crazy Little Partygirl22unchanged22peak3weeks
- 23I Will Come To You2023last week 209peak7weeks
- 24Candle In The Wind2324last week 231peak15weeks
- 25As Long as You Love Me25unchanged4peak13weeks
- 26Ave Maria26unchanged13peak8weeks
- 27Neem Een Ander In De Maling (Barbie Girl)27unchanged11peak10weeks
- 28Angel of Mine28unchanged14peak11weeks
- 29Last Christmas2129last week 212peak12weeks
- 30NewSlam Dunk (Da Funk)30peak1week
- 31If God Will Send His Angels3031last week 3030peak2weeks
- 32I never told you32unchanged32peak2weeks
- 33Butterfly Kisses3133last week 3115peak14weeks
- 34NewA Song For Mama34peak1week
- 35Never Fall In Love35unchanged35peak2weeks
- 36How Could an Angel Break My Heart3736last week 3736peak3weeks
- 37NewAngels37peak1week
- 38Nobody3338last week 3312peak13weeks
- 39NewKijk Om Je Heen39peak1week
- 40Spice Up Your Life3440last week 342peak11weeks
Source: top40.nl
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Frequently asked questions
What was number 1 in week 2 of 1998?
It's Like That by Run–D.M.C. and Jason Nevins, on the chart for four weeks by then.
Which records were new entries?
Four records: Slam Dunk (Da Funk) by 5 at 30, A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men at 34, Angels by Robbie Williams at 37, Kijk Om Je Heen by Re-Play at 39.
What was the biggest climber?
Torn by Natalie Imbruglia, from 29 to 15 (14 places).
How do you play this week?
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