Best Of Both Worlds
Robert Palmer
Best Of Both Worlds by Robert Palmer (released in 1978) appeared in 15 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1081 in 2003. 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 | 1882 |
| 2013 | 1708 |
| 2012 | 1799 |
| 2011 | 1657 |
| 2010 | 1543 |
| 2009 | 1401 |
| 2008 | 1394 |
| 2007 | 1771 |
| 2006 | 1353 |
| 2005 | 1463 |
| 2004 | 1118 |
| 2003 | 1081 |
| 2002 | 1148 |
| 2001 | 1483 |
| 1999 | 1199 |
More by Robert Palmer
- Addicted To Love best position 1092
- Can We Still Be Friends best position 1312
- Every Kinda People best position 1366
- Looking For Clues best position 1705
- Riptide best position 1979
How the song fared
On average, Best Of Both Worlds was at position 1466.7 in the 15 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1882 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 2008: from position 1771 to position 1394 (+377). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 1353 to position 1771 (-418). 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 2,798 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1081.
Also released in 1978
130 other songs from 1978 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf best position 5
- Sultans Of Swing – Dire Straits best position 10
- Laat Me – Ramses Shaffy best position 10
- Whole Lotta Rosie – AC/DC best position 12
- Dreadlock Holiday – 10cc best position 37
- Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra best position 42
Neighbours in the 2014 list
In 2014, this song was at position 1882. Mainstreet (Bob Seger) was at position 1881, one place higher; I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston) was at position 1883, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Best Of Both Worlds by Robert Palmer in the Top 2000?
Best Of Both Worlds 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 Best Of Both Worlds in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1081 in 2003.
How high was Best Of Both Worlds in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.