Peak Week
#3 · 1986-05-17
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Van Halen's "Why Can't This Be Love" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 16 weeks on the chart.
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Chart Journey below ↓
Chart Journey
- Mar 15, 1986#52
- Mar 22#43
- Mar 29#24
- Apr 5#16
- Apr 12#12
- Apr 19#9
- Apr 26#5
- May 3#4
- May 10#4
- May 17#3
- May 24#11
- May 31#21
- Jun 7#29
- Jun 14#48
- Jun 21#59
- Jun 28#76
DEFINING MOMENT
The Story
It debuted at #52 on March 15, 1986. It entered the Top 40 2 weeks later. It reached the Top 10 after 5 weeks. It reached a peak of #3 on May 17, 1986. After 16 weeks, its final appearance came on June 28, 1986.
Why Can't This Be Love: The Breakthrough Moment
Van Halen's "Why Can't This Be Love" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 16 weeks on the chart.
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