Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Monty Python
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life by Monty Python (released in 1981) appeared in 18 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 299 in 1999. 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 | 1440 |
| 2016 | 1319 |
| 2015 | 1185 |
| 2014 | 1155 |
| 2013 | 820 |
| 2012 | 956 |
| 2011 | 1184 |
| 2010 | 1576 |
| 2009 | 1219 |
| 2008 | 1181 |
| 2007 | 1589 |
| 2006 | 1182 |
| 2005 | 1183 |
| 2004 | 916 |
| 2003 | 986 |
| 2002 | 856 |
| 2001 | 1221 |
| 1999 | 299 |
How the song fared
On average, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life was at position 1125.9 in the 18 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1589 in 2007. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 17 editions (up to and including 2017). The biggest rise came in 2008: from position 1589 to position 1181 (+408). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 1182 to position 1589 (-407). 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 18 editions, this song shares that score with 74 other songs, and 1,113 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 884 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 299.
Also released in 1981
82 other songs from 1981 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- The River – Bruce Springsteen best position 7
- In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins best position 36
- Under Pressure – David Bowie & Queen best position 38
- Don't Stop Believin' – Journey best position 79
- 32 Jaar (Sinds 1 Dag Of 2) – Doe Maar best position 105
- Vienna – Ultravox best position 106
Neighbours in the 2017 list
In 2017, this song was at position 1440. Nathalie (Gilbert Becaud) was at position 1439, one place higher; Sure Know Something (KISS) was at position 1441, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life by Monty Python in the Top 2000?
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life was on the list in 18 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2017.
What is the highest position of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 299 in 1999.
How high was Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.