Why Can't I Be You? by The Cure spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 13 (week 21 of 1987). It entered in week 19 of 1987 and was last in the chart in week 25 of 1987. In the collection it is on the album Greatest Hits (2001).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 19, 1987 28 new
- week 20, 1987 18 ▲ 10
- week 21, 1987 13 ▲ 5
- week 22, 1987 13 =
- week 23, 1987 17 ▼ 4
- week 24, 1987 31 ▼ 14
- week 25, 1987 37 ▼ 6
On the album
Also by The Cure in the Top 40
All 6 records- 9Lullaby19898 weeks
- 21Close To Me19857 weeks
- 31Inbetween Days19855 weeks
- 31A Forest19804 weeks
- 35High19923 weeks
- 37Boys Don't Cry19863 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Why Can't I Be You? by The Cure, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Why Can't I Be You? in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 13, in week 21 of 1987.
How long was Why Can't I Be You? in the Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 19 of 1987 to week 25 of 1987. That adds up to 130 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Why Can't I Be You? enter the Top 40?
In week 19 of 1987, at number 28.
Which album is Why Can't I Be You? on?
In the collection on Greatest Hits by The Cure (2001).
Can I listen to Why Can't I Be You??
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:13); the recording was released on 18 May 1987.