World Party
- formed 1986, London
- 2 Dutch Top 40 hits
World Party is a group, formed in 1986 in London. Over the years, Karl Wallinger, David Catlin‐Birch, Jeff Trott and Amanda Kramer played in the group. Two records reached the Dutch Top 40. The highest was Way Down Now: number 10 in week 28 of 1990.
Source: MusicBrainz and Discogs
Photo: fanart.tv.
Timeline of World Party
The members of World Party over the years: four members, with the years they belonged to the group, including anyone who left for a while and came back. The red lines are the entries in the Dutch Top 40. Point at a line and click for the weekly chart. A linked name has its own page.
World Party
Karl Wallinger†
David Catlin‐Birch
Jeff Trott
Amanda Kramer19901995200020052010201520202025Member of the groupDutch Top 40Still a member
Concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium
Where World Party played in the Netherlands and Belgium, according to setlist.fm: 6 concerts, newest first.
- Paradiso
- Vooruit
- Muziekcentrum Vredenburg
- Grote Zaal
- Brielpoort
- Roxy Club
Source: setlist.fm
Most played live
The songs World Party played most often in the Netherlands and Belgium, from 2 setlists on setlist.fm. Intros and tapes are not counted.
- 1All Come True2 of 2
- 2Private Revolution2 of 2
- 3Put the Message in the Box2 of 2
- 4Take It Up2 of 2
- 5Way Down Now2 of 2
- 6When the Rainbow Comes2 of 2
- 7Ain't Gonna Come Till I'm Ready1 of 2
- 8Love Street1 of 2
- 9Sweet Soul Dream1 of 2
- 10World Party1 of 2
- 11God on My Side1 of 2
- 12Is It Too Late?1 of 2
- 13Ship of Fools1 of 2
- 14Thank You World1 of 2
- 15The Ballad of the Little Man1 of 2
Source: setlist.fm
World Party in the Dutch Top 40
World Party had two records in the Dutch Top 40. The best-charting record comes first; the badge shows the peak position, the title opens the full run.
week 28, 19909weeks in the chart
with 2 records1987first entry
week 20, 19871990latest entry
week 31, 19902years with an entry
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1990Dutch Top 40: peak position 10 in week 28 of 1990, 6 weeks in the chart Way Down Now
World Party3:49 -
1987Dutch Top 40: peak position 35 in week 21 of 1987, 3 weeks in the chart Ship of Fools
World Party, Anthony Thistlethwaite4:28
All Dutch Top 40 entries of World Party
Source: top40.nl
Awards and honours
World Party received one award or honour.
- Ivor Novello Awards
Frequently asked questions
When and where was World Party formed?
World Party was formed in 1986 in London.
Who played in World Party?
Over the years that was Karl Wallinger, David Catlin‐Birch, Jeff Trott and Amanda Kramer. The timeline shows for each member the years they belonged; the names are also in the side column.
Which Dutch Top 40 hits did World Party have?
Two records made the Dutch Top 40. The best-charting record is Way Down Now, which reached number 10 in week 28 of 1990. The graph next to each record shows its run from week to week.
Which awards has World Party won?
World Party received one award or honour: Ivor Novello Awards.
When did World Party play in the Netherlands and Belgium?
According to setlist.fm, World Party played the Netherlands and Belgium 6 times, most recently on 18 October 1993 at Paradiso, Amsterdam. All dates are on this page under Concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Which songs does World Party play live most often?
In the Netherlands and Belgium, according to 2 setlists on setlist.fm: All Come True (2 of 2), Private Revolution (2 of 2), Put the Message in the Box (2 of 2), Take It Up (2 of 2) and Way Down Now (2 of 2). The full list is on this page under Most played live.
Where can you find World Party online?
Through Wikipedia, the official website, Facebook, YouTube, Deezer, Apple Music and Spotify. The links are in the side column of this page.
Where can you see and hear World Party?
The Dutch Top 40 entries have a round Spotify button. The music plays in the player at the bottom and keeps going while you browse on, after one-time consent for Spotify.