Something Got Me Started by Simply Red spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 5 (week 42 of 1991). It entered in week 39 of 1991 and was last in the chart in week 46 of 1991. On points it is number 64 in the 1991 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Recollections (2025).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 39, 1991 25 new
- week 40, 1991 15 ▲ 10
- week 41, 1991 9 ▲ 6
- week 42, 1991 5 ▲ 4
- week 43, 1991 5 =
- week 44, 1991 8 ▼ 3
- week 45, 1991 19 ▼ 11
- week 46, 1991 27 ▼ 8
On the album
Also by Simply Red in the Top 40
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- 3Holding Back The Years198511 weeks
- 4Sunrise200318 weeks
- 4The Right Thing19879 weeks
- 6Fairground199515 weeks
- 9It's Only Love19897 weeks
- 12Fake200311 weeks
- 15Stars19916 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Something Got Me Started by Simply Red, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Something Got Me Started in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 5, in week 42 of 1991.
How long was Something Got Me Started in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 39 of 1991 to week 46 of 1991. That adds up to 215 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Something Got Me Started enter the Top 40?
In week 39 of 1991, at number 25.
How does Something Got Me Started rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 64 in the 1991 year chart.
Which album is Something Got Me Started on?
In the collection on Recollections by Simply Red (2025).
Can I listen to Something Got Me Started?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:58); the recording was released on 21 November 2025.