Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (released in 1975) appeared in 27 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
More by Queen
- Love Of My Life best position 9
- Who Wants To Live Forever best position 22
- Innuendo best position 30
- Somebody To Love best position 33
- Don't Stop Me Now best position 37
- The Show Must Go On best position 74
- We Are The Champions best position 78
- I Want To Break Free best position 85
How the song fared
On average, Bohemian Rhapsody was at position 1.2 in the 27 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 2 in 2005. The song was No. 1 in 22 editions. It reached the top 10 27 times and the top 100 27 times. The longest consecutive run was 27 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2006: from position 2 to position 1 (+1). The biggest fall came in 2005: from position 1 to position 2 (-1). In 2025, the song was at position 1 (in 2024: position 1).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 27 editions, this song shares that score with 530 other songs, and no songs were on the list in more editions. At position 1, it shares the highest position any song has ever reached.
Also released in 1975
111 other songs from 1975 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd best position 5
- Shine On You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd best position 7
- Love Of My Life – Queen best position 9
- I'm Not In Love – 10cc best position 27
- No Woman No Cry (Live) – Bob Marley & The Wailers best position 39
- Hurricane – Bob Dylan best position 55
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 1. Piano Man (Billy Joel) was at position 2, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in the Top 2000?
Bohemian Rhapsody was on the list in 27 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of Bohemian Rhapsody in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1 in 1999.
How high was Bohemian Rhapsody in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 1.