Desmond Dekker
Jamaica · born 1941 · died 2006
Desmond Dekker had 1 song in the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000, adding up to 4 chart entries between 1999 and 2002. The highest chart entry was position 1544 with The Israelites (1999).
Songs in the Top 2000
| Song | Best position | Editions |
|---|---|---|
| The Israelites | 1544 (1999) | 4x |
Collaborations with others are listed under their own name and do not count here.
Desmond Dekker in numbers
With 4 chart entries, Desmond Dekker ranks No. 1,416 of the 2,125 artists in the Top 2000. By number of songs (1 song), Desmond Dekker ranks No. 775. Those entries make up 0% of all chart entries across the 27 editions. The song that was on the list most often is The Israelites (4 editions). The song dates from 1969. Desmond Dekker had the most songs on the list at once in 1999, 2000 and 2001: 1 song.
Number of songs per edition
| Edition | Songs |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
More artists from Jamaica
- Bob Marley & The Wailers 153 chart entries
- Third World 9 chart entries
- Jimmy Cliff 3 chart entries
Frequently asked questions
How many songs by Desmond Dekker are in the Top 2000?
Desmond Dekker had 1 song in the Top 2000, adding up to 4 chart entries since 1999.
Which song by Desmond Dekker ranked highest in the Top 2000?
You can find the highest-ranked song in the list above; the song that came back most often is The Israelites (4 editions).
In which year did Desmond Dekker have the most songs in the Top 2000?
In 1999, 2000 and 2001, with 1 song.