Sailing by Christopher Cross spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 18 (week 15 of 1981). It entered in week 12 of 1981 and was last in the chart in week 18 of 1981.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 12, 1981 33 new
- week 13, 1981 23 ▲ 10
- week 14, 1981 21 ▲ 2
- week 15, 1981 18 ▲ 3
- week 16, 1981 18 =
- week 17, 1981 26 ▼ 8
- week 18, 1981 39 ▼ 13
Sound of Sailing
Sailing sounds more electric and darker than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 150 bpm, in D major.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Christopher Cross in the Dutch Top 40
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Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Sailing by Christopher Cross, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Sailing in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 18, in week 15 of 1981.
How long was Sailing in the Dutch Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 12 of 1981 to week 18 of 1981. That adds up to 109 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Sailing enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 12 of 1981, at number 33.
Can I listen to Sailing?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:16); the recording was released on 21 March 1981.
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