Fairground by Simply Red spent 15 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 6 (week 44 of 1995). It entered in week 39 of 1995 and was last in the chart in week 2 of 1996. On points it is number 30 in the 1995 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Recollections (2025).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (15)
- week 39, 1995 36 new
- week 40, 1995 27 ▲ 9
- week 41, 1995 16 ▲ 11
- week 42, 1995 9 ▲ 7
- week 43, 1995 7 ▲ 2
- week 44, 1995 6 ▲ 1
- week 45, 1995 8 ▼ 2
- week 46, 1995 8 =
- week 47, 1995 8 =
- week 48, 1995 8 =
- week 49, 1995 12 ▼ 4
- week 50, 1995 22 ▼ 10
- week 51, 1995 31 ▼ 9
- week 1, 1996 40 ▼ 9
- week 2, 1996 40 =
On the album
Also by Simply Red in the Top 40
All 14 records- 3If You Don't Know Me By Now198912 weeks
- 3Holding Back The Years198511 weeks
- 4Sunrise200318 weeks
- 4The Right Thing19879 weeks
- 5Something Got Me Started19918 weeks
- 9It's Only Love19897 weeks
- 12Fake200311 weeks
- 15Stars19916 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Fairground by Simply Red, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Fairground in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 6, in week 44 of 1995.
How long was Fairground in the Top 40?
In total 15 weeks, from week 39 of 1995 to week 2 of 1996. That adds up to 337 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Fairground enter the Top 40?
In week 39 of 1995, at number 36.
How does Fairground rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 30 in the 1995 year chart.
Which album is Fairground on?
In the collection on Recollections by Simply Red (2025).
Can I listen to Fairground?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:22); the recording was released on 23 October 2025.