The Eve of the War by Jeff Wayne spent 18 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 3 (week 38 of 1978). It entered in week 34 of 1978 and was last in the chart in week 26 of 1989, with one re-entry. On points it is number 42 in the 1978 year chart and number 100 in the 1989 year chart. In the collection it is on the album The War of The Worlds (1978).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 38, 1978 18weeks in the chart 17entered
week 34, 1978 42year chart 1978100year chart 1989
All weeks (18)
- week 34, 1978 17 new
- week 35, 1978 10 ▲ 7
- week 36, 1978 5 ▲ 5
- week 37, 1978 4 ▲ 1
- week 38, 1978 3 ▲ 1
- week 39, 1978 3 =
- week 40, 1978 6 ▼ 3
- week 41, 1978 8 ▼ 2
- week 42, 1978 31 ▼ 23
- week 43, 1978 38 ▼ 7
- week 19, 1989 27 re-entry
- week 20, 1989 18 ▲ 9
- week 21, 1989 15 ▲ 3
- week 22, 1989 12 ▲ 3
- week 23, 1989 12 =
- week 24, 1989 15 ▼ 3
- week 25, 1989 27 ▼ 12
- week 26, 1989 40 ▼ 13
On the album
Also by Jeff Wayne in the Top 40
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Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Eve of the War by Jeff Wayne, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Eve of the War in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 3, in week 38 of 1978.
How long was The Eve of the War in the Top 40?
In total 18 weeks, from week 34 of 1978 to week 26 of 1989, with one break. That adds up to 447 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Eve of the War enter the Top 40?
In week 34 of 1978, at number 17.
How does The Eve of the War rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 42 in the 1978 year chart and number 100 in the 1989 year chart.
Which album is The Eve of the War on?
In the collection on The War of The Worlds by Various (1978).
Can I listen to The Eve of the War?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (9:07); the recording was released on 12 June 1978.