South of the Border by Octopus spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 14 (week 27 of 1978). It entered in week 25 of 1978 and was last in the chart in week 32 of 1978. On points it is number 98 in the 1978 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 25, 1978 23 new
- week 26, 1978 15 ▲ 8
- week 27, 1978 14 ▲ 1
- week 28, 1978 17 ▼ 3
- week 29, 1978 18 ▼ 1
- week 30, 1978 21 ▼ 3
- week 31, 1978 32 ▼ 11
- week 32, 1978 36 ▼ 4
Also by Octopus in the Top 40
All 3 records- 16I'm So in Love with You19747 weeks
- 18My Special Angel19754 weeks
- 21Summerland19766 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About South of the Border by Octopus, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of South of the Border in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 14, in week 27 of 1978.
How long was South of the Border in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 25 of 1978 to week 32 of 1978. That adds up to 152 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did South of the Border enter the Top 40?
In week 25 of 1978, at number 23.
How does South of the Border rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 98 in the 1978 year chart.
Can I listen to South of the Border?
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