Self Control by Laura Branigan spent eleven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 7 (week 27 of 1984). It entered in week 23 of 1984 and was last in the chart in week 33 of 1984. On points it is number 54 in the 1984 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (11)
- week 23, 1984 31 new
- week 24, 1984 20 ▲ 11
- week 25, 1984 12 ▲ 8
- week 26, 1984 9 ▲ 3
- week 27, 1984 7 ▲ 2
- week 28, 1984 8 ▼ 1
- week 29, 1984 11 ▼ 3
- week 30, 1984 20 ▼ 9
- week 31, 1984 30 ▼ 10
- week 32, 1984 37 ▼ 7
- week 33, 1984 40 ▼ 3
Sound of Self Control
Self Control sounds more electric, more danceable and more energetic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 107 bpm, in F♯ minor.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Self Control by Laura Branigan, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Self Control in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 7, in week 27 of 1984.
How long was Self Control in the Dutch Top 40?
Eleven weeks, from week 23 of 1984 to week 33 of 1984. That adds up to 226 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Self Control enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 23 of 1984, at number 31.
How does Self Control rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 54 in the 1984 year chart.
Can I listen to Self Control?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:06); the recording was released on 9 June 1984.
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