That's the Way It Is by Mel & Kim spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 8 (week 13 of 1988). It entered in week 10 of 1988 and was last in the chart in week 17 of 1988. On points it is number 85 in the 1988 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 10, 1988 32 new
- week 11, 1988 23 ▲ 9
- week 12, 1988 13 ▲ 10
- week 13, 1988 8 ▲ 5
- week 14, 1988 8 =
- week 15, 1988 10 ▼ 2
- week 16, 1988 18 ▼ 8
- week 17, 1988 27 ▼ 9
Also by Mel & Kim in the Top 40
All 3 records- 1Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)198613 weeks
- 1Respectable198713 weeks
- 10F L M19877 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About That's the Way It Is by Mel & Kim, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of That's the Way It Is in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 8, in week 13 of 1988.
How long was That's the Way It Is in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 10 of 1988 to week 17 of 1988. That adds up to 189 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did That's the Way It Is enter the Top 40?
In week 10 of 1988, at number 32.
How does That's the Way It Is rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 85 in the 1988 year chart.
Can I listen to That's the Way It Is?
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