James by Billy Joel spent six weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 20 (week 35 of 1976). It entered in week 33 of 1976 and was last in the chart in week 38 of 1976.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (6)
- week 33, 1976 28 new
- week 34, 1976 23 ▲ 5
- week 35, 1976 20 ▲ 3
- week 36, 1976 22 ▼ 2
- week 37, 1976 31 ▼ 9
- week 38, 1976 36 ▼ 5
Sound of James
James sounds darker, calmer and more danceable than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 140 bpm, in D minor.
Also by Billy Joel in the Dutch Top 40
All 10 records- 1Goodnight Saigon198311 weeks
- 5The River of Dreams199314 weeks
- 8Uptown Girl19838 weeks
- 11We Didn't Start the Fire19897 weeks
- 12She's Always a Woman197810 weeks
- 15Leningrad19897 weeks
- 23You're Only Human (Second Wind)19856 weeks
- 23My Life19795 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About James by Billy Joel, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of James in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 20, in week 35 of 1976.
How long was James in the Dutch Top 40?
Six weeks, from week 33 of 1976 to week 38 of 1976. That adds up to 86 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did James enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 33 of 1976, at number 28.
Can I listen to James?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:56); the recording was released on 14 August 1976.
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