Whenever You Need Somebody by Rick Astley spent nine weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 48 of 1987). It entered in week 45 of 1987 and was last in the chart in week 2 of 1988. On points it is number 46 in the 1987 year chart. In the collection it is on the album The Best of Me (2019).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (9)
- week 45, 1987 31 new
- week 46, 1987 13 ▲ 18
- week 47, 1987 6 ▲ 7
- week 48, 1987 2 ▲ 4
- week 49, 1987 2 =
- week 50, 1987 2 =
- week 51, 1987 5 ▼ 3
- week 52, 1987 13 ▼ 8
- week 2, 1988 30 ▼ 17
On the album
Also by Rick Astley in the Top 40
All 7 records- 1Never Gonna Give You Up198713 weeks
- 4When I Fall in Love19878 weeks
- 11Cry for Help19919 weeks
- 12She Wants to Dance with Me19888 weeks
- 12Together Forever19887 weeks
- 13Take Me to Your Heart19887 weeks
- 27Hold Me in Your Arms19894 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Whenever You Need Somebody by Rick Astley, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Whenever You Need Somebody in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 48 of 1987.
How long was Whenever You Need Somebody in the Top 40?
Nine weeks, from week 45 of 1987 to week 2 of 1988. That adds up to 265 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Whenever You Need Somebody enter the Top 40?
In week 45 of 1987, at number 31.
How does Whenever You Need Somebody rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 46 in the 1987 year chart.
Which album is Whenever You Need Somebody on?
In the collection on The Best of Me by Rick Astley (2019).
Can I listen to Whenever You Need Somebody?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:54); the recording was released on 12 November 1987.