Air
Ekseption
Air by Ekseption (released in 1969) appeared in 19 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 700 in 2005. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2017.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1943 |
| 2016 | 1839 |
| 2015 | 1802 |
| 2014 | 1553 |
| 2013 | 1417 |
| 2012 | 1166 |
| 2011 | 1306 |
| 2010 | 1141 |
| 2009 | 1144 |
| 2008 | 852 |
| 2007 | 829 |
| 2006 | 899 |
| 2005 | 700 |
| 2004 | 990 |
| 2003 | 1093 |
| 2002 | 967 |
| 2001 | 969 |
| 2000 | 1020 |
| 1999 | 972 |
More by Ekseption
- The 5th best position 775
How the song fared
On average, Air was at position 1189.6 in the 19 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1943 in 2017. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 19 editions (up to and including 2017). The biggest rise came in 2005: from position 990 to position 700 (+290). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 852 to position 1144 (-292). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2017.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 19 editions, this song shares that score with 74 other songs, and 1,038 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,868 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 700.
Also released in 1969
131 other songs from 1969 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Pastorale – Ramses Shaffy & Liesbeth List best position 6
- Space Oddity – David Bowie best position 38
- You Can't Always Get What You Want – The Rolling Stones best position 46
- Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones best position 53
- Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles best position 66
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond best position 71
Neighbours in the 2017 list
In 2017, this song was at position 1943. Everything (Michael Bublé) was at position 1942, one place higher; I Knew You Were Waiting (George Michael & Aretha Franklin) was at position 1944, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Air by Ekseption in the Top 2000?
Air was on the list in 19 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2017.
What is the highest position of Air in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 700 in 2005.
How high was Air in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.