Ghost Town by The Specials spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 8 (week 35 of 1981). It entered in week 31 of 1981 and was last in the chart in week 38 of 1981. On points it is number 85 in the 1981 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 31, 1981 28 new
- week 32, 1981 17 ▲ 11
- week 33, 1981 12 ▲ 5
- week 34, 1981 9 ▲ 3
- week 35, 1981 8 ▲ 1
- week 36, 1981 8 =
- week 37, 1981 18 ▼ 10
- week 38, 1981 31 ▼ 13
Sound of Ghost Town
Ghost Town sounds more electric, more energetic and brighter than the shelves on average, at a tempo around 74 bpm, in A♯ minor.
Live, a song often sounds different, and you can see which instrument plays what: live performances on YouTube.
Also by The Specials in the Dutch Top 40
All 4 records- 6Nelson Mandela19849 weeks
- 13Gangsters19796 weeks
- 13Too Much Too Young - Live!19806 weeks
- 22A Message to You Rudy19805 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Ghost Town by The Specials, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Ghost Town in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 8, in week 35 of 1981.
How many weeks was Ghost Town in the Dutch Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 31 of 1981 to week 38 of 1981. That adds up to 197 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Ghost Town enter the Dutch Top 40?
In week 31 of 1981, at number 28.
How does Ghost Town rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 85 in the 1981 year chart.
Can I listen to Ghost Town?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:39); the recording was released on 1 August 1981.
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