Ride Away by Roy Orbison spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 27 (week 40 of 1965). It entered in week 38 of 1965 and was last in the chart in week 44 of 1965. In the collection it is on the album The Ultimate Collection (2021).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 38, 1965 35 new
- week 39, 1965 29 ▲ 6
- week 40, 1965 27 ▲ 2
- week 41, 1965 29 ▼ 2
- week 42, 1965 37 ▼ 8
- week 43, 1965 33 ▲ 4
- week 44, 1965 32 ▲ 1
On the album
Sound of Ride Away
Ride Away sounds darker, more acoustic and calmer than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 123 bpm, in G♯ minor.
Also by Roy Orbison in the Dutch Top 40
All 9 records- 3You Got It198911 weeks
- 3Oh, Pretty Woman19658 weeks
- 6Goodnight196518 weeks
- 8(Say) You're My Girl196514 weeks
- 13Pretty Paper19654 weeks
- 18She's a Mystery to Me19895 weeks
- 19Lana196611 weeks
- 29Too Soon To Know19664 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Ride Away by Roy Orbison, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Ride Away in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 27, in week 40 of 1965.
How long was Ride Away in the Dutch Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 38 of 1965 to week 44 of 1965. That adds up to 65 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Ride Away enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 38 of 1965, at number 35.
Which album is Ride Away on?
In the collection on The Ultimate Collection by Roy Orbison (2021).
Can I listen to Ride Away?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:28); the recording was released on 1 July 1965.
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