That Was Yesterday by Foreigner spent five weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 28 (week 20 of 1985). It entered in week 18 of 1985 and was last in the chart in week 22 of 1985. In the collection it is on the album 40 (2017). On guiljam.nl, That Was Yesterday is in the setlist of Foreigner at 013 Poppodium Tilburg (16 June 2026), filmed from the crowd.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (5)
- week 18, 1985 39 new
- week 19, 1985 35 ▲ 4
- week 20, 1985 28 ▲ 7
- week 21, 1985 33 ▼ 5
- week 22, 1985 35 ▼ 2
On the album
Played live
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Foreigner - 50th Anniversary Tour - 013 Poppodium Tilburg 202616 June 2026 · 013 Poppodium Tilburg · with clip
Sound of That Was Yesterday
That Was Yesterday sounds darker and more acoustic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 117 bpm, in D♯ minor.
Also by Foreigner in the Dutch Top 40
All 6 records- 6I Want to Know What Love Is198415 weeks
- 13Cold as Ice19776 weeks
- 14Say You Will19876 weeks
- 16Waiting for a Girl like You19826 weeks
- 19I Don't Want to Live Without You19885 weeks
- 34Love on the Telephone19802 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About That Was Yesterday by Foreigner, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of That Was Yesterday in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 28, in week 20 of 1985.
How long was That Was Yesterday in the Dutch Top 40?
Five weeks, from week 18 of 1985 to week 22 of 1985. That adds up to 35 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did That Was Yesterday enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 18 of 1985, at number 39.
Which album is That Was Yesterday on?
In the collection on 40 by Foreigner (2017).
Where was That Was Yesterday played live?
On guiljam.nl in the setlist of Foreigner at 013 Poppodium Tilburg (16 June 2026); each concert has its setlist as a Spotify playlist and the clips filmed from the crowd.
Can I listen to That Was Yesterday?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:49); the recording was released on 1 January 1984.
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