As Tears Go By
Marianne Faithfull
As Tears Go By by Marianne Faithfull (released in 1964) appeared in 15 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 914 in 2006. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2014.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1698 |
| 2013 | 1487 |
| 2012 | 1271 |
| 2011 | 1237 |
| 2010 | 1194 |
| 2009 | 1105 |
| 2008 | 1049 |
| 2007 | 1096 |
| 2006 | 914 |
| 2005 | 1248 |
| 2004 | 1060 |
| 2003 | 978 |
| 2002 | 1287 |
| 2001 | 1251 |
| 1999 | 1031 |
More by Marianne Faithfull
- The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan best position 644
- Summer Nights best position 1522
How the song fared
On average, As Tears Go By was at position 1193.7 in the 15 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1698 in 2014. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 14 editions (up to and including 2014). The biggest rise came in 2006: from position 1248 to position 914 (+334). The biggest fall came in 2013: from position 1271 to position 1487 (-216). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2014.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 15 editions, this song shares that score with 134 other songs, and 1,422 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,412 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 914.
Also released in 1964
61 other songs from 1964 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals best position 6
- Vous Permettez Monsieur – Adamo best position 146
- Tombe La Neige – Adamo best position 226
- The Times They Are A Changin' – Bob Dylan best position 291
- It's All Over Now – The Rolling Stones best position 390
- The Girl From Ipanema – Astrud Gilberto best position 433
Neighbours in the 2014 list
In 2014, this song was at position 1698. Seasons (Earth & Fire) was at position 1697, one place higher; Invisible Touch (Genesis) was at position 1699, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was As Tears Go By by Marianne Faithfull in the Top 2000?
As Tears Go By was on the list in 15 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2014.
What is the highest position of As Tears Go By in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 914 in 2006.
How high was As Tears Go By in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.