Born to Be Alive by Patrick Hernandez spent 13 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 5 (week 17 of 1979). It entered in week 9 of 1979 and was last in the chart in week 21 of 1979. On points it is number 18 in the 1979 year chart. In the collection it is on the album NOW Presents... Disco (2023).
In the Top 40 from 1979
All weeks (13)
- week 9, 1979 28 new
- week 10, 1979 25 ▲ 3
- week 11, 1979 20 ▲ 5
- week 12, 1979 12 ▲ 8
- week 13, 1979 11 ▲ 1
- week 14, 1979 12 ▼ 1
- week 15, 1979 10 ▲ 2
- week 16, 1979 9 ▲ 1
- week 17, 1979 5 ▲ 4
- week 18, 1979 6 ▼ 1
- week 19, 1979 10 ▼ 4
- week 20, 1979 15 ▼ 5
- week 21, 1979 24 ▼ 9
In the Top 40 from 1988
All weeks (5)
- week 27, 1988 29 new
- week 28, 1988 24 ▲ 5
- week 29, 1988 21 ▲ 3
- week 30, 1988 28 ▼ 7
- week 31, 1988 40 ▼ 12
On the album
Also by Patrick Hernandez in the Top 40
All 1 records- 25Back to Boogie19794 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Born to Be Alive by Patrick Hernandez, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Born to Be Alive in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 5, in week 17 of 1979.
How long was Born to Be Alive in the Top 40?
In total 13 weeks, from week 9 of 1979 to week 21 of 1979. That adds up to 346 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Born to Be Alive enter the Top 40?
In week 9 of 1979, at number 28.
How does Born to Be Alive rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 18 in the 1979 year chart.
Which album is Born to Be Alive on?
In the collection on NOW Presents... Disco by Various (2023).
Can I listen to Born to Be Alive?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:08); the recording was released on 1 January 1978.