The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel spent 13 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 10 (week 7 of 1966). It entered in week 3 of 1966 and was last in the chart in week 15 of 1966. On points it is number 52 in the 1966 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Greatest Hits (1972).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (13)
- week 3, 1966 40 new
- week 4, 1966 19 ▲ 21
- week 5, 1966 14 ▲ 5
- week 6, 1966 13 ▲ 1
- week 7, 1966 10 ▲ 3
- week 8, 1966 11 ▼ 1
- week 9, 1966 14 ▼ 3
- week 10, 1966 15 ▼ 1
- week 11, 1966 18 ▼ 3
- week 12, 1966 20 ▼ 2
- week 13, 1966 19 ▲ 1
- week 14, 1966 23 ▼ 4
- week 15, 1966 28 ▼ 5
On the album
Also by Simon & Garfunkel in the Top 40
All 8 records- 1El Condor Pasa (If I Could)197017 weeks
- 2Cecilia197011 weeks
- 3The Boxer196911 weeks
- 4Homeward Bound196613 weeks
- 5Bridge Over Troubled Water197012 weeks
- 8Mrs. Robinson196811 weeks
- 11I Am a Rock196610 weeks
- 14My Little Town19756 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Sounds of Silence in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 10, in week 7 of 1966.
How long was The Sounds of Silence in the Top 40?
In total 13 weeks, from week 3 of 1966 to week 15 of 1966. That adds up to 289 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Sounds of Silence enter the Top 40?
In week 3 of 1966, at number 40.
How does The Sounds of Silence rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 52 in the 1966 year chart.
Which album is The Sounds of Silence on?
In the collection on Greatest Hits by Simon & Garfunkel (1972).
Can I listen to The Sounds of Silence?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:05); the recording was released on 14 June 1972.