Sail On by Commodores spent eleven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 42 of 1979). It entered in week 37 of 1979 and was last in the chart in week 47 of 1979. On points it is number 38 in the 1979 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Collected (2018).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (11)
- week 37, 1979 34 new
- week 38, 1979 19 ▲ 15
- week 39, 1979 12 ▲ 7
- week 40, 1979 9 ▲ 3
- week 41, 1979 6 ▲ 3
- week 42, 1979 4 ▲ 2
- week 43, 1979 4 =
- week 44, 1979 7 ▼ 3
- week 45, 1979 13 ▼ 6
- week 46, 1979 24 ▼ 11
- week 47, 1979 39 ▼ 15
On the album
Also by Commodores in the Top 40
All 6 records- 1Nightshift198515 weeks
- 3Three Times A Lady197812 weeks
- 7Goin' To The Bank19868 weeks
- 17Still19797 weeks
- 19Brick House19789 weeks
- 20Lady (You Bring Me Up)19816 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Sail On by Commodores, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Sail On in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 42 of 1979.
How long was Sail On in the Top 40?
Eleven weeks, from week 37 of 1979 to week 47 of 1979. That adds up to 280 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Sail On enter the Top 40?
In week 37 of 1979, at number 34.
How does Sail On rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 38 in the 1979 year chart.
Which album is Sail On on?
In the collection on Collected by Commodores (2018).
Can I listen to Sail On?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:03); the recording was released on 1 January 1985.