The Clown by BZN spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 5 (week 2 of 1978). It entered in week 49 of 1977 and was last in the chart in week 5 of 1978.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (10)
- week 49, 1977 24 new
- week 50, 1977 18 ▲ 6
- week 51, 1977 13 ▲ 5
- week 52, 1977 7 ▲ 6
- week 53, 1977 6 ▲ 1
- week 1, 1978 6 =
- week 2, 1978 5 ▲ 1
- week 3, 1978 9 ▼ 4
- week 4, 1978 19 ▼ 10
- week 5, 1978 34 ▼ 15
Sound of The Clown
The Clown sounds more electric, more energetic and less danceable than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 178 bpm, in C major.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by BZN in the Dutch Top 40
All 54 records- 1Mon amour197614 weeks
- 1Pearlydumm198012 weeks
- 2Lady McCorey197813 weeks
- 2Don't Say Goodbye197710 weeks
- 3Chanson d'amour198111 weeks
- 3Just An Illusion19839 weeks
- 4Sevilla197713 weeks
- 4The Old Calahan198111 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Clown by BZN, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Clown in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 5, in week 2 of 1978.
How long was The Clown in the Dutch Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 49 of 1977 to week 5 of 1978. That adds up to 269 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Clown enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 49 of 1977, at number 24.
Can I listen to The Clown?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:23); the recording was released on 3 December 1977.
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