Pretending by Eric Clapton spent four weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 24 (week 50 of 1989). It entered in week 49 of 1989 and was last in the chart in week 1 of 1990.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (4)
- week 49, 1989 33 new
- week 50, 1989 24 ▲ 9
- week 51, 1989 29 ▼ 5
- week 1, 1990 35 ▼ 6
Sound of Pretending
Pretending sounds more electric, more energetic and more danceable than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 98 bpm, in A majeur.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Eric Clapton in the Dutch Top 40
All 14 records- 3Wonderful Tonight198812 weeks
- 4Layla (Acoustic)199211 weeks
- 5I Shot The Sheriff19749 weeks
- 10Knockin' On Heaven's Door19897 weeks
- 15Forever Man19858 weeks
- 17Tears In Heaven199210 weeks
- 21Swing Low Sweet Chariot19755 weeks
- 23For Your Love19656 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Pretending by Eric Clapton, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Pretending in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 24, in week 50 of 1989.
How long was Pretending in the Dutch Top 40?
Four weeks, from week 49 of 1989 to week 1 of 1990. That adds up to 43 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Pretending enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 49 of 1989, at number 33.
Can I listen to Pretending?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:43); the recording was released on 9 December 1989.
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