Red Light Spells Danger by Billy Ocean spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 12 (week 19 of 1977). It entered in week 16 of 1977 and was last in the chart in week 22 of 1977. In the collection it is on the album The Very Best of Billy Ocean (2010).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 16, 1977 26 new
- week 17, 1977 18 ▲ 8
- week 18, 1977 13 ▲ 5
- week 19, 1977 12 ▲ 1
- week 20, 1977 17 ▼ 5
- week 21, 1977 35 ▼ 18
- week 22, 1977 38 ▼ 3
On the album
Sound of Red Light Spells Danger
Red Light Spells Danger sounds brighter, less danceable and more acoustic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 83 bpm, in D♯ major.
Live, a song often sounds different, and you can see which instrument plays what: live performances on YouTube.
Also by Billy Ocean in the Dutch Top 40
All 8 records- 1When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going198616 weeks
- 1Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car198813 weeks
- 5Loverboy198513 weeks
- 8There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)198610 weeks
- 11Love Really Hurts Without You19766 weeks
- 12Are You Ready19807 weeks
- 15Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run)19849 weeks
- 23Suddenly19857 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
About Red Light Spells Danger by Billy Ocean, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Red Light Spells Danger in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 12, in week 19 of 1977.
How many weeks was Red Light Spells Danger in the Dutch Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 16 of 1977 to week 22 of 1977. That adds up to 128 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Red Light Spells Danger enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 16 of 1977, at number 26.
Which album is Red Light Spells Danger on?
In the collection on The Very Best of Billy Ocean by Billy Ocean (2010).
Can I listen to Red Light Spells Danger?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:31); the recording was released on 5 January 1976.
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