Softly Softly by The Equals spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 30 (week 1 of 1969). It entered in week 47 of 1968 and was last in the chart in week 2 of 1969.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 47, 1968 40 new
- week 48, 1968 33 ▲ 7
- week 49, 1968 32 ▲ 1
- week 50, 1968 33 ▼ 1
- week 51, 1968 40 ▼ 7
- week 52, 1968 33 ▲ 7
- week 1, 1969 30 ▲ 3
- week 2, 1969 39 ▼ 9
Sound of Softly Softly
Softly Softly sounds more electric, more energetic and brighter than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 146 bpm, in B major.
Live, a song often sounds different, and you can see which instrument plays what: live performances on YouTube.
Also by The Equals in the Dutch Top 40
All 5 records- 6Baby Come Back196811 weeks
- 12I Get so Excited19687 weeks
- 29Police on My Back19686 weeks
- 29Laurel and Hardy19685 weeks
- 31Michael and the Slipper Tree19694 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Softly Softly by The Equals, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Softly Softly in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 30, in week 1 of 1969.
How many weeks was Softly Softly in the Dutch Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 47 of 1968 to week 2 of 1969. That adds up to 48 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Softly Softly enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 47 of 1968, at number 40.
Can I listen to Softly Softly?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (2:15); the recording was released on 23 November 1968.
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