Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 31 of 1983). It entered in week 27 of 1983 and was last in the chart in week 36 of 1983. On points it is number 17 in the 1983 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Thriller (1982).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 31, 1983 10weeks in the chart 20entered
week 27, 1983 2weeks at number 1 17year chart 1983
All weeks (10)
- week 27, 1983 20 new
- week 28, 1983 7 ▲ 13
- week 29, 1983 3 ▲ 4
- week 30, 1983 2 ▲ 1
- week 31, 1983 1 ▲ 1
- week 32, 1983 1 =
- week 33, 1983 3 ▼ 2
- week 34, 1983 12 ▼ 9
- week 35, 1983 24 ▼ 12
- week 36, 1983 38 ▼ 14
On the album
Also by Michael Jackson in the Top 40
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- 1One Day In Your Life198112 weeks
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- 1I Just Can't Stop Loving You198711 weeks
- 1Bad19879 weeks
- 2Billie Jean198328 weeks
- 2Ben197214 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 31 of 1983; it spent two weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' in the Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 27 of 1983 to week 36 of 1983. That adds up to 299 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' enter the Top 40?
In week 27 of 1983, at number 20.
How does Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 17 in the 1983 year chart.
Which album is Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' on?
In the collection on Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982).
Can I listen to Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (6:03); the recording was released on 30 November 1982.