Blue Bayou
Linda Ronstadt
Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt (released in 1977) appeared in 15 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 901 in 2004. 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 | 1932 |
| 2013 | 1761 |
| 2012 | 1661 |
| 2011 | 1701 |
| 2010 | 1459 |
| 2009 | 1478 |
| 2008 | 1089 |
| 2007 | 1177 |
| 2006 | 1010 |
| 2005 | 1117 |
| 2004 | 901 |
| 2003 | 1183 |
| 2002 | 1430 |
| 2001 | 987 |
| 1999 | 1044 |
More by Linda Ronstadt
- It's So Easy best position 329
- Don't Know Much best position 1083
How the song fared
On average, Blue Bayou was at position 1328.7 in the 15 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1932 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 2004: from position 1183 to position 901 (+282). The biggest fall came in 2002: from position 987 to position 1430 (-443). 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 2,380 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 901.
Also released in 1977
136 other songs from 1977 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Hotel California – Eagles best position 1
- Heroes – David Bowie best position 7
- Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac best position 25
- The Chain – Fleetwood Mac best position 31
- Voor Haar – Frans Halsema best position 36
- Year Of The Cat – Al Stewart best position 36
Neighbours in the 2014 list
In 2014, this song was at position 1932. Ik Neem Je Mee (Gers Pardoel) was at position 1931, one place higher; I Belong To You (Eros Ramazzotti & Anastacia) was at position 1933, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt in the Top 2000?
Blue Bayou 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 Blue Bayou in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 901 in 2004.
How high was Blue Bayou in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.