Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson spent twelve weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 52 of 1988). It entered in week 46 of 1988 and was last in the chart in week 5 of 1989. On points it is number 50 in the 1988 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Bad (1987).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 52, 1988 12weeks in the chart 18entered
week 46, 1988 1week at number 1 50year chart 1988
All weeks (12)
- week 46, 1988 18 new
- week 47, 1988 11 ▲ 7
- week 48, 1988 8 ▲ 3
- week 49, 1988 6 ▲ 2
- week 50, 1988 3 ▲ 3
- week 51, 1988 2 ▲ 1
- week 52, 1988 1 ▲ 1
- week 1, 1989 3 ▼ 2
- week 2, 1989 4 ▼ 1
- week 3, 1989 11 ▼ 7
- week 4, 1989 21 ▼ 10
- week 5, 1989 37 ▼ 16
On the album
Sound of Smooth Criminal
Smooth Criminal sounds more electric, more energetic and more danceable than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 118 bpm, in G♯ major.
Also by Michael Jackson in the Dutch Top 40
All 50 records- 1A Brand New Day (Everybody Rejoice)197913 weeks
- 1One Day In Your Life198112 weeks
- 1Beat It198311 weeks
- 1I Just Can't Stop Loving You198711 weeks
- 1Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'198310 weeks
- 1Bad19879 weeks
- 2Billie Jean198328 weeks
- 2Ben197214 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Smooth Criminal in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 52 of 1988.
How long was Smooth Criminal in the Dutch Top 40?
Twelve weeks, from week 46 of 1988 to week 5 of 1989. That adds up to 367 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Smooth Criminal enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 46 of 1988, at number 18.
How does Smooth Criminal rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 50 in the 1988 year chart.
Which album is Smooth Criminal on?
In the collection on Bad by Michael Jackson (1987).
Can I listen to Smooth Criminal?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:18); the recording was released on 1 January 1987.
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