Food For Thought by UB40 spent nine weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 20 of 1983). It entered in week 16 of 1983 and was last in the chart in week 24 of 1983. On points it is number 36 in the 1983 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Signing Off (1980) and Collected (2013).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (9)
- week 16, 1983 26 new
- week 17, 1983 15 ▲ 11
- week 18, 1983 11 ▲ 4
- week 19, 1983 6 ▲ 5
- week 20, 1983 4 ▲ 2
- week 21, 1983 4 =
- week 22, 1983 10 ▼ 6
- week 23, 1983 22 ▼ 12
- week 24, 1983 38 ▼ 16
On albums
Also by UB40 in the Top 40
All 31 records- 1(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You199317 weeks
- 1I Got You Babe198515 weeks
- 1Sing Our Own Song198615 weeks
- 1Kingston Town199014 weeks
- 1Red Red Wine198311 weeks
- 2Homely Girl198913 weeks
- 3Maybe Tomorrow198711 weeks
- 4Breakfast In Bed198810 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Food For Thought by UB40, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Food For Thought in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 20 of 1983.
How long was Food For Thought in the Top 40?
Nine weeks, from week 16 of 1983 to week 24 of 1983. That adds up to 233 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Food For Thought enter the Top 40?
In week 16 of 1983, at number 26.
How does Food For Thought rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 36 in the 1983 year chart.
Which album is Food For Thought on?
In the collection on Signing Off by UB40 (1980) and Collected by UB40 (2013).
Can I listen to Food For Thought?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:10); the recording was released on 1 January 1980.