Abacab by Genesis spent five weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 26 (week 44 of 1981). It entered in week 41 of 1981 and was last in the chart in week 45 of 1981. In the collection it is on the album Turn It on Again: The Hits (1999).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (5)
- week 41, 1981 37 new
- week 42, 1981 31 ▲ 6
- week 43, 1981 27 ▲ 4
- week 44, 1981 26 ▲ 1
- week 45, 1981 33 ▼ 7
On the album
Sound of Abacab
Abacab sounds brighter and more acoustic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 129 bpm, in A majeur.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Genesis in the Dutch Top 40
All 9 records- 1I Can't Dance199212 weeks
- 7Mama19838 weeks
- 8Land of Confusion19868 weeks
- 8No Son of Mine19917 weeks
- 11Jesus He Knows Me19927 weeks
- 11Hold on My Heart19927 weeks
- 17Follow You Follow Me19786 weeks
- 36Tell Me Why19922 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Abacab by Genesis, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Abacab in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 26, in week 44 of 1981.
How long was Abacab in the Dutch Top 40?
Five weeks, from week 41 of 1981 to week 45 of 1981. That adds up to 51 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Abacab enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 41 of 1981, at number 37.
Which album is Abacab on?
In the collection on Turn It on Again: The Hits by Genesis (1999).
Can I listen to Abacab?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (6:58); the recording was released on 18 September 1981.
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