Rivers of Babylon by Boney M. spent 19 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 17 of 1978). It entered in week 15 of 1978 and was last in the chart in week 33 of 1978. On points it is number 3 in the 1978 year chart and number 9 of the 1970s.
In the Dutch Top 40
week 17, 1978 19weeks in the chart 13entered
week 15, 1978 9weeks at number 1 3year chart 1978 9the 70s
All weeks (19)
- week 15, 1978 13 new
- week 16, 1978 4 ▲ 9
- week 17, 1978 1 ▲ 3
- week 18, 1978 1 =
- week 19, 1978 1 =
- week 20, 1978 1 =
- week 21, 1978 1 =
- week 22, 1978 1 =
- week 23, 1978 1 =
- week 24, 1978 1 =
- week 25, 1978 1 =
- week 26, 1978 2 ▼ 1
- week 27, 1978 2 =
- week 28, 1978 4 ▼ 2
- week 29, 1978 12 ▼ 8
- week 30, 1978 20 ▼ 8
- week 31, 1978 30 ▼ 10
- week 32, 1978 37 ▼ 7
- week 33, 1978 40 ▼ 3
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Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Rivers of Babylon by Boney M., one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Rivers of Babylon in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 17 of 1978; it spent nine weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was Rivers of Babylon in the Top 40?
In total 19 weeks, from week 15 of 1978 to week 33 of 1978. That adds up to 606 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Rivers of Babylon enter the Top 40?
In week 15 of 1978, at number 13.
How does Rivers of Babylon rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 3 in the 1978 year chart and number 9 of the 1970s.
Can I listen to Rivers of Babylon?
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