Let a Boy Cry by Gala, Molella and Phil Jay spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 9 (week 17 of 1997). It entered in week 13 of 1997 and was last in the chart in week 22 of 1997. On points it is number 56 in the 1997 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (10)
- week 13, 1997 24 new
- week 14, 1997 19 ▲ 5
- week 15, 1997 16 ▲ 3
- week 16, 1997 11 ▲ 5
- week 17, 1997 9 ▲ 2
- week 18, 1997 11 ▼ 2
- week 19, 1997 15 ▼ 4
- week 20, 1997 19 ▼ 4
- week 21, 1997 22 ▼ 3
- week 22, 1997 36 ▼ 14
Sound of Let a Boy Cry
Let a Boy Cry sounds more electric, more energetic and more danceable than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 129 bpm, in E minor.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Gala in the Dutch Top 40
All 2 records- 5Freed From Desire199611 weeks
- 32Come Into My Life19985 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Let a Boy Cry by Gala, Molella and Phil Jay, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Let a Boy Cry in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 9, in week 17 of 1997.
How long was Let a Boy Cry in the Dutch Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 13 of 1997 to week 22 of 1997. That adds up to 228 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Let a Boy Cry enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 13 of 1997, at number 24.
How does Let a Boy Cry rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 56 in the 1997 year chart.
Can I listen to Let a Boy Cry?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:23); the recording was released on 29 March 1997.
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