List of number one hits in Belgium (2009)

This is a list of the number one hits in Belgium in 2009. Separate charts are established for the Dutch- speaking parts of the country ( Flanders ) and the French-speaking parts of the country ( Wallonia ). The charts are published by Ultratop, which was created on the initiative of the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA), the country's music, film and games industries.

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Flanders

Singles

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Period Where. total Interpreter Title Author (s) Additional Information (Period, weeks in first place, artist, title , author [s], additional information) December 27, 2008 - January 30, 2009 5 weeks 5 Tom Helsen & Geike Arnaert Home Tom Georges M. Helsen With this song the action was Music for Life of Studio Brussel supported. For both Tom Helsen and Hooverphonic singer Geike Arnaert, this is the first number one hit. January 31, 2009 - February 13, 2009 2 weeks 2 Kings of Leon Use Somebody Michael Jared Followill, Cameron Matthew Followill, Ivan Nathaniel Followill, Anthony Caleb Followill The group's first number one hit in Flanders, and one of the few top positions for this song in Europe. February 14, 2009 - February 20, 2009 1 week (total 2) 2 Andy Sierens AKA Vijvenveertig feat. Hooverphonic Mijn leven Alex Callier , Andy Sierens, Seppe De Klerck, Pinar Yavas This song was created as part of the VTM telecast Hart voor Mekaar . The rapping cancer patient Andy Sierens fulfilled his dream of singing with the group Hooverphonic. Sierens did not live to see the publication: He died on December 16, 2008 at the age of 22. The proceeds from the song went to the cancer aid. For Hooverphonic this is the first number one hit in Flanders and also the last song with singer Geike Arnaert. February 21, 2009 - February 27, 2009 1 week (9 in total) 9 Lady Gaga Poker Face Stefani Germanotta , Nadir Khayat This song brought the singer the international breakthrough. February 28, 2009 - March 6, 2009 1 week (total 2) 2 Andy Sierens AKA Vijvenveertig feat. Hooverphonic Mijn leven Alex Callier, Andy Sierens, Seppe De Klerck, Pinar Yavas - March 7, 2009 - May 1, 2009 8 weeks (9 in total) 9 Lady Gaga Poker Face Stefani Germanotta, Nadir Khayat - May 2, 2009 - May 15, 2009 2 weeks (total 3) 3 Hadise Düm tek tek Music: Sinan Akçıl; Text: Stefaan Yves Geert Fernande, Hadise Açıkgöz, Sinan Akçıl With this title, the singer, who was born in Mol , represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 and was far more successful than the Belgian contribution, both in terms of placement at the ESC (4th place) and commercially. May 16, 2009 - May 22, 2009 1 week 1 Emilíana Torrini Jungle Drum Daniel de Mussenden Carey, Emilíana Torrini Belgium was one of the first countries where the Icelander's song topped the charts. The title later became a summer hit in Germany. May 23, 2009 - May 29, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 Hadise Düm tek tek Music: Sinan Akçıl; Text: Stefaan Yves Geert Fernande, Hadise Açıkgöz, Sinan Akçıl - May 30, 2009 - June 5, 2009 1 week 1 Alexander Rybak Fairytale Alexander Rybak The winning title of the ESC in Moscow also made it to the top. This is also one of the few number one successes of the title outside of Scandinavia. June 6, 2009 - June 26, 2009 3 weeks 3 Lily Allen Fuck You Lily Rose Beatrice Allen, Greg Kurstin Only in Belgium did the title make it to number 1, it is the first top position for the singer in this country. June 27, 2009 - July 3, 2009 1 week 1 the black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson For the Black Eyed Peas it is already the fourth number one success in the Flemish single charts. July 4, 2009 - July 17, 2009 2 weeks (total 3) 3 Pit bull I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) Armando Christian Perez , Daniel Seraphine, David James Wolinski, Stefano Bosco, Nicola Fasano, Patrick Gonella, Edward E. Bello Two years after his first chart placement, the Miami rapper had his first number one hit. July 18, 2009 - July 31, 2009 2 weeks 2 Milk Inc. Blackout Reginald Paul Stefan Penxten , Filip Lieven Karel Vandueren It is the third number one hit in Flanders for the dance formation. August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 Pit bull I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) Armando Christian Perez, Daniel Seraphine, David James Wolinski, Stefano Bosco, Nicola Fasano, Patrick Gonella, Edward E. Bello - August 8, 2009 - October 2, 2009 8 weeks 8th the black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Pierre David Guetta , Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson The successor to Boom Boom Pow also reached number 1, and this is David Guetta's first number one success as an author. October 3, 2009 - October 9, 2009 1 week 1 David Guetta feat. Akon Sexy Bitch Pierre David Guetta, Jean-Claude Sindres, Aliaune Thiam , Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Giorgio H. Tuinfort Seven years after his first chart placement in Flanders, David Guetta was given his place at the top of the chart for the first time as an interpreter. Akon is also at number 1 for the first time, four years after his first chart notation. October 10, 2009 - October 16, 2009 1 week 1 Editors Papillon Thomas Michael Henry Smith , Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz , Russell Leetch , Edward Owen Lay For the British indie rock group, this is their first number one success in terms of singles. October 17, 2009 - December 4, 2009 7 weeks 7th K3 MaMaSé! Peter Jules Gillis, Alain Robert Anna Vande Putte, Miguel Jose Eric Wiels The girl group's second number one hit is also the first song with the new band member Josje Huisman . December 5, 2009 - January 15, 2010 6 weeks 6th the black Eyed Peas Meet Me Halfway Sylvia Gordon, William Adams , Jean Baptiste Kouamé, Stacy Ferguson , Jaime Gomez , Keith Harris, Allan Apll Pineda , Printz Board, Karen Lee Orzolek, Nicholas Joseph Zinner, Brian Chase The third single from the album The END also climbed to the top of the chart.
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Albums

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Period Where. total Interpreter title Additional Information (Period, weeks in first place, artist, title , additional information) December 20, 2008 - January 2, 2009 2 weeks 2 Enya And Winter Came ... - January 3, 2009 - January 23, 2009 3 weeks (6 in total) 6th Marco Borsato Wit light For the Dutchman this is the sixth number one album in Flanders. A little later, a live version of this album reached number 3 on the Flemish charts. January 24, 2009 - January 30, 2009 1 week (4 in total) 4th Kings of Leon Only by the night For the American rock band, this is the first number one album in Flanders. January 31, 2009 - February 6, 2009 1 week 1 Antony and the Johnsons The crying light For the formation around Antony Hegarty this is the first number 1 in Flanders and the second album in the charts. February 7, 2009 - February 20, 2009 2 weeks 2 Bruce Springsteen Working on a dream For the third time since 1995 "The Boss" topped the album charts in Flanders. February 21, 2009 - March 6, 2009 2 weeks (4 in total) 4th Kings of Leon Only by the night - March 7, 2009 - April 3, 2009 4 weeks 4th U2 No line on the horizon This is the group's sixth number one album since 1995. April 4, 2009 - April 10, 2009 1 week 1 Yevgueni We are here now The cabaret group around Klaas Delrue and Geert Noppe is at the top for the first time with their third album. April 11, 2009 - April 17, 2009 1 week (4 in total) 4th Kings of Leon Only by the night - April 18, 2009 - May 1, 2009 2 weeks 2 Free Souffriau Zingt Ann Christy - Een beetje anNders With her reinterpretations of Ann Christy , Free Souffriau is releasing an album under her name for the first time and is thus at the top. She previously played the lead role in the children's series Mega Mindy and sang the accompanying music. May 2, 2009 - May 15, 2009 2 weeks 2 Natalia Wise girl The third number one album by the singer from Oevel . May 16, 2009 - May 29, 2009 2 weeks (total 3) 3 The Sunsets The Sunsets On their first album, the accordion duo mainly played well-known Dutch-language hits and thus achieved first place. May 30, 2009 - June 5, 2009 1 week 1 Eminem Relapse For the US rapper, it is the third number one album and the first in seven years. June 6, 2009 - June 12, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 The Sunsets The Sunsets - June 13, 2009 - June 19, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 Eels Hombre lobo The US rock band is number 1 for the first time, 13 years after their debut. June 20, 2009 - June 26, 2009 1 week 1 placebo Battle for the Sun After Meds , this is already the second number 1 in the album charts. June 27, 2009 - July 10, 2009 2 weeks (total 3) 3 Eels Hombre lobo - July 11, 2009 - July 17, 2009 1 week (4 in total) 4th Michael Jackson The Collection After his sudden death, a compilation of several albums by the "King of Pop" topped the charts. July 18, 2009 - July 24, 2009 1 week 1 Michael Jackson King of Pop The Belgian edition of the best-of album also reached the highest position just under a year after its first release. July 25, 2009 - August 14, 2009 3 weeks (4 in total) 4th Michael Jackson The Collection - August 15, 2009 - August 28, 2009 2 weeks 2 Christoff 1001 nights With his seventh album, the pop singer is at the top of the charts for the first time. August 29, 2009 - September 4, 2009 1 week (total 2) 2 Lindsay De mooiste dag With her debut album, the pop singer can land a number one success. On this album you can also hear some collaborations with Christoff and the Sunsets, who were ahead with their albums before. September 5, 2009 - September 11, 2009 1 week 1 Arctic Monkeys humbug With their third album, the indie rockers from Sheffield make it to first place for the first time. September 12, 2009 - September 18, 2009 1 week (total 2) 2 Lindsay De mooiste dag - September 19, 2009 - October 2, 2009 2 weeks 2 muse The Resistance After Black Holes & Revelations , this is the British rock group's second number one album. October 3, 2009 - October 9, 2009 1 week 1 Madonna Celebration The best-of album by the “Queen of Pop” is also the fifth number 1 in Flanders since 1995. October 10, 2009 - October 23, 2009 2 weeks 2 ( Various artists ) Junior Eurosong 2009 The double album for the Belgian preliminary decision for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2009 reached the top of the chart, just like two years earlier. This year the songs were recorded in two versions each. The winner is Laura Omloop with Zo ran (Yodelo) , at the JESC in Kiev she takes 4th place. October 24, 2009 - November 6, 2009 2 weeks (total 3) 3 Clouseau Zij aan zij For the eighth time since 1995, Clouseau is at the top. Previously, the single Leve België gained attention, which campaigns for the unity of Belgium. November 7, 2009 - November 13, 2009 1 week (total 2) 2 Michael Jackson This Is It The concert film album is already the third number one for Michael Jackson in 2009 and the sixth number one since 1995. November 14, 2009 - November 20, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 Clouseau Zij aan zij - November 21, 2009 - November 27, 2009 1 week 1 Michael Jackson This Is It - November 28, 2009 - January 15, 2010 7 weeks 7th K3 MaMaSé! The double album, also the first with the new band member Josje Huisman , contains both new songs and reinterpretations of previous titles. For the group it is the seventh number one album in Flanders.
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Annual hit parades

← 2008 ←	List of number one hits in Belgium  (Flanders)			2010 →
Singles position# Albums Poker Face Lady Gaga Stefani Germanotta , Nadir Khayat 1 Only by the Night Kings of Leon MaMaSé! K3 Peter Jules Gillis, Alain Robert Anna Vande Putte, Miguel Jose Eric Wiels 2 MaMaSé! K3 Use Somebody Kings of Leon Michael Jared Followill, Cameron Matthew Followill, Ivan Nathaniel Followill, Anthony Caleb Followill 3 Here We Go Again Lady Linn and Her Magnificant Seven I Gotta Feeling The Black Eyed Peas Pierre David Guetta , Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson 4th Junior Eurosong 2009 ( various artists ) Boom Boom Pow The Black Eyed Peas William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson 5 No Line on the Horizon U2 Fuck You Lily Allen Lily Rose Beatrice Allen, Greg Kurstin 6th The Sunsets Sunsets C'est beau la bourgeoisie Discobitch Music: Laurent Konrad ; Text: Pauline Catherine Sampeur 7th Zij ann zij Clouseau Sky and Sand Paul & Fritz Kalkbrenner Paul Kalkbrenner, Fritz Kalkbrenner 8th The Fame Lady Gaga Heavy Cross Gossip Mary Beth Patterson , Nathan Howdeshell, Hannah Blilie 9 Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Coldplay Day 'n' Night Kid Cudi vs. Crookers Music: Oladipo Omishore; Text: Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi 10 The Michael Jackson Collection
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Wallonia

Singles

← 2008 ←	List of number one hits in Belgium  (Wallonia)			2010 →
Period Where. total Interpreter Title Author (s) Additional Information (Period, weeks in first place, artist, title , author [s], additional information) November 8, 2008 - January 30, 2009 12 weeks 12 Grégoire Toi + moi Grégoire Boissenot The French singer's debut is more successful in Belgium than in his own country. January 31, 2009 - February 13, 2009 2 weeks 2 Katy Perry Hot n Cold Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald , Max Martin After I Kissed a Girl came in third, this is Katy Perry's first number one success in francophone Belgium. February 14, 2009 - March 27, 2009 6 weeks (9 in total) 9 Lady Gaga Poker Face Stefani Germanotta , Nadir Khayat This song brought the singer the international breakthrough. March 28, 2009 - April 3, 2009 1 week 1 Les Enfoirés Ici les Enfoirés The title track of this year's Enfoirés album, a cover of You're in the army now . April 4, 2009 - April 24, 2009 3 weeks (9 in total) 9 Lady Gaga Poker Face Stefani Germanotta, Nadir Khayat - April 25, 2009 - May 1, 2009 1 week 1 Flo Rida feat. Kesha Right Round Philip Martin Lawrence II , Lukasz Gottwald , Tramar Dillard , Justin Scott Franks, Allan Peter Grigg, Peter Jozzepi Burns , Stephen Coy, Timothy John Lever, Michael David Percy , Peter Gene Hernandez Both Flo Rida and Kesha are at the top of the chart for the first time with the reinterpretation of the dead-or-alive hit. May 2, 2009 - May 8, 2009 1 week 1 James Morrison feat. Nelly Furtado Broken Strings Fraser Lance Thorneycroft Smith, James Morrison, Nina Sofia Marie Woodford This collaboration marks the first number one success for both performers in francophone Belgium. May 9, 2009 - May 29, 2009 3 weeks 3 Calogero C'est dit music: Calogero Joseph Maurici; Text: Jean-Jacques Goldman Nine years after his debut, the French musician is leading the way in Belgium for the first time. May 30, 2009 - July 3, 2009 5 weeks 5 the black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson Six years after Shut Up , this is the Black Eyed Peas' second number one hit. July 4, 2009 - July 31, 2009 4 weeks 4th David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland When Love Takes Over Music: Pierre David Guetta , Frederic Jean Riesterer; Text: Miriam Nervo, Olivia Nervo , Kelendria Trene Rowland For both Guetta and Rowland this is the first number one in Belgium. August 1, 2009 - September 4, 2009 5 weeks (8 in total) 8th the black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Pierre David Guetta , Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson The second single from the album The END also climbed to the top of the chart. September 5, 2009 - September 11, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 David Guetta feat. Akon Sexy Bitch Pierre David Guetta, Jean-claude Sindres, Aliaune Thiam , Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Giorgio H. Tuinfort For Akon it is the first number one, for David Guetta already the second as an interpreter and the third number one in a row as an author. September 12, 2009 - September 18, 2009 1 week (8 in total) 8th the black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Pierre David Guetta, Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams, Allan Apll Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson - September 19, 2009 - September 25, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 David Guetta feat. Akon Sexy Bitch Pierre David Guetta, Jean-claude Sindres, Aliaune Thiam, Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Giorgio H. Tuinfort - September 26, 2009 - October 2, 2009 1 week (8 in total) 8th the black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Pierre David Guetta, Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams, Allan Apll Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson - October 3, 2009 - November 6, 2009 5 weeks (8 in total) 8th Stromae Alors on danse Paul Van Haver The musician from Etterbeek reached the top of the charts with his debut, later this should also succeed in Flanders and in German-speaking countries. November 7, 2009 - November 13, 2009 1 week (8 in total) 8th the black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Pierre David Guetta, Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams, Allan Apll Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson - November 14, 2009 - November 20, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 David Guetta feat. Akon Sexy Bitch Pierre David Guetta, Jean-claude Sindres, Aliaune Thiam, Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Giorgio H. Tuinfort - November 21, 2009 - December 4, 2009 2 weeks (total 5) 5 the black Eyed Peas Meet Me Halfway Sylvia Gordon, William Adams , Jean Baptiste Kouamé, Stacy Ferguson , Jaime Gomez , Keith Harris, Allan Apll Pineda , Printz Board, Karen Lee Orzolek, Nicholas Joseph Zinner, Brian Chase This is the Black Eyed Peas' third number one hit in a row and fourth overall. December 5, 2009 - December 25, 2009 3 weeks 3 The champions We Are the Best Patrick Samoy, Marco Losso, Jacques Julien Henri Massart Immediately after publication, Standard Liège's new official anthem climbs to the top of the download charts and remains at number 1 on the official charts for three weeks. December 26, 2009 - January 15, 2010 3 weeks (total 5) 5 the black Eyed Peas Meet Me Halfway Sylvia Gordon, William Adams, Jean Baptiste Kouamé, Stacy Ferguson, Jaime Gomez, Keith Harris, Allan Apll Pineda, Printz Board, Karen Lee Orzolek, Nicholas Joseph Zinner, Brian Chase -
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Albums

← 2008 ←	List of number one hits in Belgium  (Wallonia)			2010 →
Period Where. total Interpreter title Additional Information (Period, weeks in first place, artist, title , additional information) December 6, 2008 - March 6, 2009 13 weeks 13 Seal soul For Seal it is the first number one album in Belgium. March 7, 2009 - March 13, 2009 1 week 1 U2 No line on the horizon This is the group's fourth number one album since 1995. March 14, 2009 - April 24, 2009 6 weeks 6th Les Enfoirés 2009: Les Enfoirés font leur cinéma For the tenth time in a row, the charitable project is in first place, together with a compilation from 2001, this is the eleventh number one album. April 25, 2009 - May 1, 2009 1 week 1 Olivia Ruiz Miss Météores With their fifth album, Ruiz achieved the first top ranking. May 2, 2009 - June 5, 2009 5 weeks 5 Calogero L'embellie The fourth number one album by the musician from France. June 6, 2009 - June 12, 2009 1 week 1 Lara Fabian Toutes les femmes en moi For the Canadian, it is the fourth number one album and the first since 2003. June 13, 2009 - June 19, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 Florent Pagny C'est comme ça The sixth number one album since 1995. June 20, 2009 - June 26, 2009 1 week 1 placebo Battle for the Sun This is the fourth number one album in a row. June 27, 2009 - July 10, 2009 2 weeks (total 3) 3 Florent Pagny C'est comme ça - July 11, 2009 - July 17, 2009 1 week (total 5) 5 Michael Jackson The Collection After his sudden death, a compilation of several albums by the "King of Pop" topped the charts. July 18, 2009 - July 31, 2009 2 weeks 2 Michael Jackson King of Pop The Belgian edition of the best-of album also reached the highest position just under a year after its first release. August 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009 4 weeks (total 5) 5 Michael Jackson The Collection - August 29, 2009 - September 4, 2009 1 week (4 in total) 4th the black Eyed Peas The end The group's first number one album in Belgium. September 5, 2009 - September 18, 2009 2 weeks 2 David Guetta One love The Parisian DJ is taking the lead in Belgium for the first time with his sixth album. September 19, 2009 - October 9, 2009 3 weeks 3 muse The Resistance The British rock group's first number one album. October 10, 2009 - October 23, 2009 2 weeks 2 Johnny Hallyday Tour 66 - Stade de France 2009 The live album is already the nine number one since 1995. October 24, 2009 - November 6, 2009 2 weeks 2 Pascal Obispo Welcome to the Magic World of Captain Samourai Flower The fourth number one album by the French musician. November 7, 2009 - November 27, 2009 3 weeks 3 Michael Jackson This Is It The concert film album is already the third number one for Michael Jackson in 2009 and the seventh number one since 1995. November 28, 2009 - December 11, 2009 2 weeks 2 Norah Jones The Fall For Norah Jones this is the fourth number one in a row in the francophone album charts. December 12, 2009 - December 18, 2009 1 week (total 3) 3 Vanessa Paradis Best of With their best-of album, Paradis landed at the top for the second time. December 19, 2009 - December 25, 2009 1 week 1 Mylène Farmer Nº5 on tour The live album is already the fourth number one for Mylène Farmer in Belgium. December 26, 2009 - January 8, 2010 2 weeks (total 3) 3 Vanessa Paradis Best of -
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Annual hit parades

← 2008 ←	List of number one hits in Belgium  (Wallonia)			2010 →
Singles position# Albums Poker Face Lady Gaga Stefani Germanotta , Nadir Khayat 1 Soul Seal Toi + moi Grégoire Grégoire Boissenot 2 Les Enfoirés font leur cinéma Les Enfoirés I Gotta Feeling The Black Eyed Peas Pierre David Guetta , Frederic Jean Riesterer, William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson 3 L'embellie Calogero Like a Hobo Charlie Winston Charlie Winston 4th La république des meteors Indochine When Love Takes Over David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland Music: Pierre David Guetta , Frederic Jean Riesterer; Text: Miriam Nervo, Olivia Nervo , Kelendria Trene Rowland 5 No Line on the Horizon U2 Hot n Cold Katy Perry Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald , Max Martin 6th Zest of Zazie Zazie Ça m'énerve Helmut Fritz Music: Laurent Konrad, Mohammadreza Sadeghin; Text: Eric Jean Greff 7th Toi + moi Grégoire Boom Boom Pow The Black Eyed Peas William Adams , Allan Apll Pineda , Jaime Gomez , Stacy Ferguson 8th The Resistance Muse Sexy Bitch David Guetta feat. Akon Pierre David Guetta, Jean-claude Sindres, Aliaune Thiam , Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Giorgio H. Tuinfort 9 Sounds of the Universe Depeche Mode Comme des enfants Cœur de Pirate Beatrice Mireille Martin 10 Hobo Charlie Winston
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1. ↑ "We are the best" 1er sur iTunes! , Royal Standard de Liège, November 27, 2009, archived in Wikiwix on February 24, 2011

Web links

• All # 1 hits in Flanders / Wallonia since 1995
• 2009 hits in Flanders / Wallonia

See also: Number one hits 2009 in Australia , Denmark , Germany , Finland , France , Ireland , Italy , Japan , Canada , Mexico , New Zealand , the Netherlands , Norway , Austria , Poland , Portugal , Sweden , Switzerland , Slovakia , Spain , Czech Republic , Hungary , the United States and the United Kingdom .