We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 11 (week 43 of 1989). It entered in week 41 of 1989 and was last in the chart in week 47 of 1989. In the collection it is on the album NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems (2024).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 41, 1989 26 new
- week 42, 1989 16 ▲ 10
- week 43, 1989 11 ▲ 5
- week 44, 1989 12 ▼ 1
- week 45, 1989 19 ▼ 7
- week 46, 1989 25 ▼ 6
- week 47, 1989 39 ▼ 14
On the album
Also by Billy Joel in the Top 40
All 10 records- 1Goodnight Saigon198311 weeks
- 5The River of Dreams199314 weeks
- 8Uptown Girl19838 weeks
- 12She's Always a Woman197810 weeks
- 15Leningrad19897 weeks
- 20James19766 weeks
- 23You're Only Human (Second Wind)19856 weeks
- 23My Life19795 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of We Didn't Start the Fire in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 11, in week 43 of 1989.
How long was We Didn't Start the Fire in the Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 41 of 1989 to week 47 of 1989. That adds up to 139 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did We Didn't Start the Fire enter the Top 40?
In week 41 of 1989, at number 26.
Which album is We Didn't Start the Fire on?
In the collection on NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems by Various (2024).
Can I listen to We Didn't Start the Fire?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:48); the recording was released on 17 October 1989.