Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf spent 18 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 47 of 1990). It entered in week 40 of 1968 and was last in the chart in week 51 of 1990, with two re-entries. On points it is number 47 in the 1990 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (18)
- week 40, 1968 40 new
- week 41, 1968 32 ▲ 8
- week 42, 1968 39 ▼ 7
- week 43, 1968 40 ▼ 1
- week 30, 1973 25 re-entry
- week 31, 1973 19 ▲ 6
- week 32, 1973 16 ▲ 3
- week 33, 1973 21 ▼ 5
- week 34, 1973 39 ▼ 18
- week 43, 1990 28 re-entry
- week 44, 1990 13 ▲ 15
- week 45, 1990 7 ▲ 6
- week 46, 1990 5 ▲ 2
- week 47, 1990 4 ▲ 1
- week 48, 1990 5 ▼ 1
- week 49, 1990 11 ▼ 6
- week 50, 1990 21 ▼ 10
- week 51, 1990 31 ▼ 10
Sound of Born To Be Wild
Born To Be Wild sounds more electric, more energetic and darker than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 146 bpm, in D major.
The mark and the small number: the average of the whole collection.
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Born To Be Wild in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 47 of 1990.
How long was Born To Be Wild in the Dutch Top 40?
In total 18 weeks, from week 40 of 1968 to week 51 of 1990, with two breaks. That adds up to 342 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Born To Be Wild enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 40 of 1968, at number 40.
How does Born To Be Wild rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 47 in the 1990 year chart.
Can I listen to Born To Be Wild?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:33); the recording was released on 5 October 1968.
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