Walk Of Life by Dire Straits spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 20 (week 2 of 1986). It entered in week 51 of 1985 and was last in the chart in week 7 of 1986. In the collection it is on the albums Brothers in Arms (1985) and Money For Nothing (1988).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 51, 1985 29 new
- week 1, 1986 23 ▲ 6
- week 2, 1986 20 ▲ 3
- week 3, 1986 21 ▼ 1
- week 4, 1986 21 =
- week 5, 1986 25 ▼ 4
- week 6, 1986 30 ▼ 5
- week 7, 1986 38 ▼ 8
On albums
Also by Dire Straits in the Top 40
All 12 records- 1Private Investigations198211 weeks
- 2Calling Elvis199110 weeks
- 4Encores [EP]199310 weeks
- 5ExtendeDanc"EP"lay : Twisting By The Pool19837 weeks
- 10Sultans Of Swing19788 weeks
- 18Lady Writer19795 weeks
- 24Heavy Fuel19913 weeks
- 27Money For Nothing19894 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Walk Of Life by Dire Straits, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Walk Of Life in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 20, in week 2 of 1986.
How long was Walk Of Life in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 51 of 1985 to week 7 of 1986. That adds up to 121 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Walk Of Life enter the Top 40?
In week 51 of 1985, at number 29.
Which album is Walk Of Life on?
In the collection on Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits (1985) and Money For Nothing by Dire Straits (1988).
Can I listen to Walk Of Life?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:09); the recording was released on 13 May 1985.