Nikita by Elton John spent 19 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 49 of 1985). It entered in week 45 of 1985 and was last in the chart in week 12 of 1986. On points it is number 67 in the 1985 year chart, number 15 in the 1986 year chart and number 2 of the 1980s. In the collection it is on the album Diamonds (2017).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 49, 1985 19weeks in the chart 29entered
week 45, 1985 7weeks at number 1 67year chart 198515year chart 1986 2the 80s
All weeks (19)
- week 45, 1985 29 new
- week 46, 1985 15 ▲ 14
- week 47, 1985 7 ▲ 8
- week 48, 1985 4 ▲ 3
- week 49, 1985 1 ▲ 3
- week 50, 1985 1 =
- week 51, 1985 1 =
- week 1, 1986 1 =
- week 2, 1986 1 =
- week 3, 1986 1 =
- week 4, 1986 1 =
- week 5, 1986 2 ▼ 1
- week 6, 1986 2 =
- week 7, 1986 4 ▼ 2
- week 8, 1986 6 ▼ 2
- week 9, 1986 14 ▼ 8
- week 10, 1986 19 ▼ 5
- week 11, 1986 27 ▼ 8
- week 12, 1986 38 ▼ 11
On the album
Also by Elton John in the Top 40
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- 1Merry Christmas20215 weeks
- 2Cold Heart202123 weeks
- 2Don't Go Breaking My Heart197610 weeks
- 3Sacrifice199014 weeks
- 5Circle Of Life199413 weeks
- 6Song For Guy19799 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Nikita by Elton John, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Nikita in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 49 of 1985; it spent seven weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was Nikita in the Top 40?
In total 19 weeks, from week 45 of 1985 to week 12 of 1986. That adds up to 605 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Nikita enter the Top 40?
In week 45 of 1985, at number 29.
How does Nikita rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 67 in the 1985 year chart, number 15 in the 1986 year chart and number 2 of the 1980s.
Which album is Nikita on?
In the collection on Diamonds by Elton John (2017).
Can I listen to Nikita?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:43); the recording was released on 7 November 1985.