Big Bamboo by The Merrymen spent 19 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 24 of 1969). It entered in week 19 of 1969 and was last in the chart in week 37 of 1969. On points it is number 3 in the 1969 year chart and number 42 of the 1960s.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (19)
- week 19, 1969 34 new
- week 20, 1969 19 ▲ 15
- week 21, 1969 11 ▲ 8
- week 22, 1969 7 ▲ 4
- week 23, 1969 4 ▲ 3
- week 24, 1969 2 ▲ 2
- week 25, 1969 3 ▼ 1
- week 26, 1969 5 ▼ 2
- week 27, 1969 5 =
- week 28, 1969 7 ▼ 2
- week 29, 1969 9 ▼ 2
- week 30, 1969 11 ▼ 2
- week 31, 1969 12 ▼ 1
- week 32, 1969 16 ▼ 4
- week 33, 1969 16 =
- week 34, 1969 22 ▼ 6
- week 35, 1969 28 ▼ 6
- week 36, 1969 26 ▲ 2
- week 37, 1969 32 ▼ 6
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Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Big Bamboo by The Merrymen, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Big Bamboo in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 24 of 1969.
How long was Big Bamboo in the Top 40?
In total 19 weeks, from week 19 of 1969 to week 37 of 1969. That adds up to 510 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Big Bamboo enter the Top 40?
In week 19 of 1969, at number 34.
How does Big Bamboo rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 3 in the 1969 year chart and number 42 of the 1960s.
Can I listen to Big Bamboo?
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