Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson spent six weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 11 (week 50 of 1989). It entered in week 48 of 1989 and was last in the chart in week 2 of 1990.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (6)
- week 48, 1989 29 new
- week 49, 1989 15 ▲ 14
- week 50, 1989 11 ▲ 4
- week 51, 1989 11 =
- week 1, 1990 24 ▼ 13
- week 2, 1990 32 ▼ 8
Sound of Rhythm Nation
Rhythm Nation sounds more electric, more energetic and more danceable than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 109 bpm, in C♯ major.
Also by Janet Jackson in the Dutch Top 40
All 27 records- 1Together Again199721 weeks
- 1What Have You Done For Me Lately198611 weeks
- 3When I Think Of You19869 weeks
- 3Scream19957 weeks
- 4Diamonds198711 weeks
- 5That's The Way Love Goes199315 weeks
- 5All For You200111 weeks
- 5Nasty198610 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Rhythm Nation in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 11, in week 50 of 1989.
How long was Rhythm Nation in the Dutch Top 40?
Six weeks, from week 48 of 1989 to week 2 of 1990. That adds up to 124 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Rhythm Nation enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 48 of 1989, at number 29.
Can I listen to Rhythm Nation?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:31); the recording was released on 2 December 1989.
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