Watch the official videoRapture by Blondie spent six weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 19 (week 10 of 1981). It entered in week 7 of 1981 and was last in the chart in week 12 of 1981.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (6)
- week 7, 1981 34 new
- week 8, 1981 25 ▲ 9
- week 9, 1981 20 ▲ 5
- week 10, 1981 19 ▲ 1
- week 11, 1981 22 ▼ 3
- week 12, 1981 40 ▼ 18
Sound of Rapture
Rapture sounds more electric, brighter and more energetic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 107 bpm, in B minor.
Also by Blondie in the Dutch Top 40
All 12 records- 1Denis197812 weeks
- 4The Tide Is High198010 weeks
- 5Heart Of Glass19798 weeks
- 7I'm Gonna Love You Too19789 weeks
- 9Call Me19807 weeks
- 10(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence, Dear19787 weeks
- 17Maria199914 weeks
- 18Dreaming19795 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Rapture by Blondie, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Rapture in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 19, in week 10 of 1981.
How many weeks was Rapture in the Dutch Top 40?
Six weeks, from week 7 of 1981 to week 12 of 1981. That adds up to 86 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Rapture enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 7 of 1981, at number 34.
Is there an official video of Rapture?
Yes: Blondie - Rapture (Official Music Video), on the official YouTube channel, published on 25 February 2009. The button Watch the official video on this page plays it; the video also has a page of its own on this site.
Can I listen to Rapture?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:59); the recording was released on 14 February 1981.
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