The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel spent eleven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 3 (week 21 of 1969). It entered in week 18 of 1969 and was last in the chart in week 28 of 1969. On points it is number 35 in the 1969 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Greatest Hits (1972).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (11)
- week 18, 1969 39 new
- week 19, 1969 11 ▲ 28
- week 20, 1969 4 ▲ 7
- week 21, 1969 3 ▲ 1
- week 22, 1969 3 =
- week 23, 1969 3 =
- week 24, 1969 6 ▼ 3
- week 25, 1969 9 ▼ 3
- week 26, 1969 16 ▼ 7
- week 27, 1969 22 ▼ 6
- week 28, 1969 39 ▼ 17
On the album
Also by Simon & Garfunkel in the Top 40
All 8 records- 1El Condor Pasa (If I Could)197017 weeks
- 2Cecilia197011 weeks
- 4Homeward Bound196613 weeks
- 5Bridge Over Troubled Water197012 weeks
- 8Mrs. Robinson196811 weeks
- 10The Sounds of Silence196613 weeks
- 11I Am a Rock196610 weeks
- 14My Little Town19756 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Boxer in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 3, in week 21 of 1969.
How long was The Boxer in the Top 40?
Eleven weeks, from week 18 of 1969 to week 28 of 1969. That adds up to 296 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Boxer enter the Top 40?
In week 18 of 1969, at number 39.
How does The Boxer rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 35 in the 1969 year chart.
Which album is The Boxer on?
In the collection on Greatest Hits by Simon & Garfunkel (1972).
Can I listen to The Boxer?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:09); the recording was released on 26 January 1970.