Alive
Meat Loaf
Alive by Meat Loaf (released in 2006) appeared in 2 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 532 in 2007. The song first appeared on the list in 2007 and last appeared on it in 2008.
Chart history
All positions by edition
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How the song fared
On average, Alive was at position 1181 in the 2 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1830 in 2008. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 2 editions (up to and including 2008). The biggest fall came in 2008: from position 532 to position 1830 (-1298). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2008.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 2 editions, this song shares that score with 456 other songs, and 3,784 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,461 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 532.
Also released in 2006
47 other songs from 2006 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Rood – Marco Borsato best position 17
- Back To Black – Amy Winehouse best position 43
- Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol best position 49
- Knights Of Cydonia – Muse best position 106
- Als De Morgen Is Gekomen – Jan Smit best position 131
- Snow (Hey Oh) – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 193
Neighbours in the 2008 list
In 2008, this song was at position 1830. All Day And All Of The Night (The Kinks) was at position 1829, one place higher; Diep In Mijn Hart (André Hazes) was at position 1831, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Alive by Meat Loaf in the Top 2000?
Alive was on the list in 2 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2007 and most recently in 2008.
What is the highest position of Alive in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 532 in 2007.
How high was Alive in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.