Beat It by Michael Jackson spent eleven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 19 of 1983). It entered in week 17 of 1983 and was last in the chart in week 27 of 1983. On points it is number 3 in the 1983 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Thriller (1982).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 19, 1983 11weeks in the chart 18entered
week 17, 1983 4weeks at number 1 3year chart 1983
All weeks (11)
- week 17, 1983 18 new
- week 18, 1983 4 ▲ 14
- week 19, 1983 1 ▲ 3
- week 20, 1983 1 =
- week 21, 1983 1 =
- week 22, 1983 1 =
- week 23, 1983 2 ▼ 1
- week 24, 1983 4 ▼ 2
- week 25, 1983 8 ▼ 4
- week 26, 1983 16 ▼ 8
- week 27, 1983 32 ▼ 16
On the album
Also by Michael Jackson in the Top 40
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- 1One Day In Your Life198112 weeks
- 1Smooth Criminal198812 weeks
- 1I Just Can't Stop Loving You198711 weeks
- 1Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'198310 weeks
- 1Bad19879 weeks
- 2Billie Jean198328 weeks
- 2Ben197214 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Beat It by Michael Jackson, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Beat It in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 19 of 1983; it spent four weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was Beat It in the Top 40?
Eleven weeks, from week 17 of 1983 to week 27 of 1983. That adds up to 363 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Beat It enter the Top 40?
In week 17 of 1983, at number 18.
How does Beat It rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 3 in the 1983 year chart.
Which album is Beat It on?
In the collection on Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982).
Can I listen to Beat It?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:18); the recording was released on 30 November 1982.