Why by The Cats spent 13 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 12 of 1969). It entered in week 11 of 1969 and was last in the chart in week 23 of 1969. On points it is number 12 in the 1969 year chart and number 88 of the 1960s.
In the Dutch Top 40
week 12, 1969 13weeks in the chart 8entered
week 11, 1969 5weeks at number 1 12year chart 1969 88the 60s
All weeks (13)
- week 11, 1969 8 new
- week 12, 1969 1 ▲ 7
- week 13, 1969 1 =
- week 14, 1969 1 =
- week 15, 1969 1 =
- week 16, 1969 1 =
- week 17, 1969 2 ▼ 1
- week 18, 1969 4 ▼ 2
- week 19, 1969 6 ▼ 2
- week 20, 1969 10 ▼ 4
- week 21, 1969 18 ▼ 8
- week 22, 1969 19 ▼ 1
- week 23, 1969 32 ▼ 13
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Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Why by The Cats, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Why in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 12 of 1969; it spent five weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was Why in the Top 40?
In total 13 weeks, from week 11 of 1969 to week 23 of 1969. That adds up to 429 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Why enter the Top 40?
In week 11 of 1969, at number 8.
How does Why rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 12 in the 1969 year chart and number 88 of the 1960s.
Can I listen to Why?
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