When Doves Cry by Prince spent twelve weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 5 (week 35 of 1984). It entered in week 28 of 1984 and was last in the chart in week 39 of 1984. On points it is number 27 in the 1984 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums The Hits 1 (1993) and Purple Rain (1984).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (12)
- week 28, 1984 33 new
- week 29, 1984 26 ▲ 7
- week 30, 1984 23 ▲ 3
- week 31, 1984 18 ▲ 5
- week 32, 1984 14 ▲ 4
- week 33, 1984 10 ▲ 4
- week 34, 1984 7 ▲ 3
- week 35, 1984 5 ▲ 2
- week 36, 1984 6 ▼ 1
- week 37, 1984 8 ▼ 2
- week 38, 1984 14 ▼ 6
- week 39, 1984 24 ▼ 10
On albums
Also by Prince in the Top 40
All 41 records- 1The Most Beautiful Girl In The World199416 weeks
- 1Purple Rain198415 weeks
- 2Kiss198612 weeks
- 3I Would Die 4 U198410 weeks
- 4Batdance19899 weeks
- 4Cream19919 weeks
- 4Gett Off19918 weeks
- 4Sexy M.F.19928 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About When Doves Cry by Prince, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of When Doves Cry in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 5, in week 35 of 1984.
How long was When Doves Cry in the Top 40?
Twelve weeks, from week 28 of 1984 to week 39 of 1984. That adds up to 304 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did When Doves Cry enter the Top 40?
In week 28 of 1984, at number 33.
How does When Doves Cry rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 27 in the 1984 year chart.
Which album is When Doves Cry on?
In the collection on The Hits 1 by Prince (1993) and Purple Rain by Various (1984).
Can I listen to When Doves Cry?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:54); the recording was released on 25 June 1984.