Words by F.R. David spent eleven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 35 of 1982). It entered in week 31 of 1982 and was last in the chart in week 41 of 1982. On points it is number 12 in the 1982 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (11)
- week 31, 1982 25 new
- week 32, 1982 17 ▲ 8
- week 33, 1982 7 ▲ 10
- week 34, 1982 5 ▲ 2
- week 35, 1982 2 ▲ 3
- week 36, 1982 2 =
- week 37, 1982 2 =
- week 38, 1982 6 ▼ 4
- week 39, 1982 13 ▼ 7
- week 40, 1982 26 ▼ 13
- week 41, 1982 36 ▼ 10
Sound of Words
Words sounds more electric, more energetic and darker than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 124 bpm, in A♯ minor.
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Words by F.R. David, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Words in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 35 of 1982.
How long was Words in the Dutch Top 40?
Eleven weeks, from week 31 of 1982 to week 41 of 1982. That adds up to 310 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Words enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 31 of 1982, at number 25.
How does Words rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 12 in the 1982 year chart.
Can I listen to Words?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:28); the recording was released on 31 July 1982.
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