Dreidel by Don McLean spent five weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 16 (week 7 of 1973). It entered in week 5 of 1973 and was last in the chart in week 9 of 1973.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (5)
- week 5, 1973 30 new
- week 6, 1973 19 ▲ 11
- week 7, 1973 16 ▲ 3
- week 8, 1973 23 ▼ 7
- week 9, 1973 39 ▼ 16
Sound of Dreidel
Dreidel sounds more electric and more energetic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 151 bpm, in A major.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Don McLean in the Dutch Top 40
All 3 records- 1Crying198014 weeks
- 11American Pie19728 weeks
- 17Vincent197212 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Dreidel by Don McLean, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Dreidel in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 16, in week 7 of 1973.
How long was Dreidel in the Dutch Top 40?
Five weeks, from week 5 of 1973 to week 9 of 1973. That adds up to 78 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Dreidel enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 5 of 1973, at number 30.
Can I listen to Dreidel?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:47); the recording was released on 3 February 1973.
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