Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads first appeared on the Israeli foreign-music chart on 9 Mar 1981, entering at #39. It peaked at #24 on 6 Apr 1981. In total it spent 6 weeks on the chart, last charting on 13 Apr 1981.
| Wk | Date | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Mar 1981 | 39 |
| 2 | 16 Mar 1981 | 36 |
| 3 | 23 Mar 1981 | 33 |
| 4 | 30 Mar 1981 | 26 |
| 5 | 6 Apr 1981 | 24 |
| 6 | 13 Apr 1981 | 40 |