The Jean Genie by David Bowie spent nine weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 7 (week 10 of 1973). It entered in week 7 of 1973 and was last in the chart in week 15 of 1973. On points it is number 84 in the 1973 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Legacy (2016).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (9)
- week 7, 1973 31 new
- week 8, 1973 15 ▲ 16
- week 9, 1973 10 ▲ 5
- week 10, 1973 7 ▲ 3
- week 11, 1973 8 ▼ 1
- week 12, 1973 13 ▼ 5
- week 13, 1973 24 ▼ 11
- week 14, 1973 34 ▼ 10
- week 15, 1973 39 ▼ 5
On the album
Also by David Bowie in the Top 40
All 28 records- 1Dancing in the Street198513 weeks
- 1Tonight198813 weeks
- 1Let's Dance198311 weeks
- 1Under Pressure198110 weeks
- 2Sound and Vision197712 weeks
- 2China Girl198310 weeks
- 4Space Oddity196917 weeks
- 4Absolute Beginners198610 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Jean Genie by David Bowie, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Jean Genie in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 7, in week 10 of 1973.
How long was The Jean Genie in the Top 40?
Nine weeks, from week 7 of 1973 to week 15 of 1973. That adds up to 188 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Jean Genie enter the Top 40?
In week 7 of 1973, at number 31.
How does The Jean Genie rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 84 in the 1973 year chart.
Which album is The Jean Genie on?
In the collection on Legacy by David Bowie (2016).
Can I listen to The Jean Genie?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:08); the recording was released on 13 April 1973.