The Birds and the Bees by Jewel Akens spent 24 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 24 of 1965). It entered in week 11 of 1965 and was last in the chart in week 34 of 1965. On points it is number 12 in the 1965 year chart and number 15 of the 1960s.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (24)
- week 11, 1965 40 new
- week 12, 1965 31 ▲ 9
- week 13, 1965 16 ▲ 15
- week 14, 1965 11 ▲ 5
- week 15, 1965 9 ▲ 2
- week 16, 1965 13 ▼ 4
- week 17, 1965 15 ▼ 2
- week 18, 1965 11 ▲ 4
- week 19, 1965 6 ▲ 5
- week 20, 1965 5 ▲ 1
- week 21, 1965 3 ▲ 2
- week 22, 1965 3 =
- week 23, 1965 3 =
- week 24, 1965 2 ▲ 1
- week 25, 1965 4 ▼ 2
- week 26, 1965 3 ▲ 1
- week 27, 1965 6 ▼ 3
- week 28, 1965 11 ▼ 5
- week 29, 1965 18 ▼ 7
- week 30, 1965 18 =
- week 31, 1965 23 ▼ 5
- week 32, 1965 31 ▼ 8
- week 33, 1965 38 ▼ 7
- week 34, 1965 40 ▼ 2
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Birds and the Bees by Jewel Akens, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Birds and the Bees in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 24 of 1965.
How long was The Birds and the Bees in the Top 40?
In total 24 weeks, from week 11 of 1965 to week 34 of 1965. That adds up to 624 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Birds and the Bees enter the Top 40?
In week 11 of 1965, at number 40.
How does The Birds and the Bees rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 12 in the 1965 year chart and number 15 of the 1960s.
Can I listen to The Birds and the Bees?
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