Hands Up by Ottawan spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 37 of 1981). It entered in week 32 of 1981 and was last in the chart in week 41 of 1981. On points it is number 39 in the 1981 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (10)
- week 32, 1981 26 new
- week 33, 1981 14 ▲ 12
- week 34, 1981 8 ▲ 6
- week 35, 1981 5 ▲ 3
- week 36, 1981 3 ▲ 2
- week 37, 1981 2 ▲ 1
- week 38, 1981 3 ▼ 1
- week 39, 1981 10 ▼ 7
- week 40, 1981 18 ▼ 8
- week 41, 1981 32 ▼ 14
Sound of Hands Up
Hands Up sounds more energetic, more danceable and brighter than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 123 bpm, in G♯ majeur.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Also by Ottawan in the Dutch Top 40
All records- 3D.I.S.C.O.198011 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Hands Up by Ottawan, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Hands Up in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 37 of 1981.
How long was Hands Up in the Dutch Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 32 of 1981 to week 41 of 1981. That adds up to 289 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Hands Up enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 32 of 1981, at number 26.
How does Hands Up rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 39 in the 1981 year chart.
Can I listen to Hands Up?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:29); the recording was released on 8 August 1981.
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