Ben by Michael Jackson spent 14 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 51 of 1972). It entered in week 49 of 1972 and was last in the chart in week 9 of 1973. On points it is number 99 in the 1972 year chart, number 48 in the 1973 year chart and number 79 of the 1970s. In the collection it is on the albums Motown Collected Vol. 2 (2023) and 70's Movie Hits Collected (2023).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 51, 1972 14weeks in the chart 22entered
week 49, 1972 99year chart 197248year chart 1973 79the 70s
All weeks (14)
- week 49, 1972 22 new
- week 50, 1972 5 ▲ 17
- week 51, 1972 2 ▲ 3
- week 52, 1972 2 =
- week 53, 1972 2 =
- week 1, 1973 2 =
- week 2, 1973 2 =
- week 3, 1973 2 =
- week 4, 1973 4 ▼ 2
- week 5, 1973 6 ▼ 2
- week 6, 1973 12 ▼ 6
- week 7, 1973 22 ▼ 10
- week 8, 1973 34 ▼ 12
- week 9, 1973 38 ▼ 4
On albums
Also by Michael Jackson in the Top 40
All 50 records- 1A Brand New Day (Everybody Rejoice)197913 weeks
- 1One Day In Your Life198112 weeks
- 1Smooth Criminal198812 weeks
- 1Beat It198311 weeks
- 1I Just Can't Stop Loving You198711 weeks
- 1Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'198310 weeks
- 1Bad19879 weeks
- 2Billie Jean198328 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Ben by Michael Jackson, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Ben in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 51 of 1972.
How long was Ben in the Top 40?
In total 14 weeks, from week 49 of 1972 to week 9 of 1973. That adds up to 419 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Ben enter the Top 40?
In week 49 of 1972, at number 22.
How does Ben rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 99 in the 1972 year chart, number 48 in the 1973 year chart and number 79 of the 1970s.
Which album is Ben on?
In the collection on Motown Collected Vol. 2 by Various (2023) and 70's Movie Hits Collected by Various (2023).
Can I listen to Ben?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (2:45); the recording was released on 4 August 1972.