99 Luftballons by Nena spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 13 of 1983). It entered in week 11 of 1983 and was last in the chart in week 20 of 1983. On points it is number 14 in the 1983 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
week 13, 1983 10weeks in the chart 18entered
week 11, 1983 4weeks at number 1 14year chart 1983
All weeks (10)
- week 11, 1983 18 new
- week 12, 1983 2 ▲ 16
- week 13, 1983 1 ▲ 1
- week 14, 1983 1 =
- week 15, 1983 1 =
- week 16, 1983 1 =
- week 17, 1983 3 ▼ 2
- week 18, 1983 8 ▼ 5
- week 19, 1983 23 ▼ 15
- week 20, 1983 37 ▼ 14
Sound of 99 Luftballons
99 Luftballons sounds more electric, more danceable and more energetic than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 97 bpm, in E major.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Nena in the Dutch Top 40
All 5 records- 1Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime200319 weeks
- 9Nur geträumt19837 weeks
- 10Irgendwie Irgendwo Irgendwann19849 weeks
- 12? (Fragezeichen)19838 weeks
- 13Leuchtturm19836 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About 99 Luftballons by Nena, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of 99 Luftballons in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 13 of 1983; it spent four weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was 99 Luftballons in the Dutch Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 11 of 1983 to week 20 of 1983. That adds up to 315 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did 99 Luftballons enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 11 of 1983, at number 18.
How does 99 Luftballons rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 14 in the 1983 year chart.
Can I listen to 99 Luftballons?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:51); the recording was released on 12 March 1983.
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