Breakaway
Tracey Ullman
Breakaway by Tracey Ullman (released in 1983) appeared in 3 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1646 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2001.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Breakaway was at position 1746 in the 3 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1934 in 2001. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 3 editions (up to and including 2001). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 1658 to position 1934 (-276). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2001.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 3 editions, this song shares that score with 293 other songs, and 3,490 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 4,109 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1646.
Also released in 1983
107 other songs from 1983 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Goodnight Saigon – Billy Joel best position 8
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson best position 27
- Thriller – Michael Jackson best position 52
- Beat It – Michael Jackson best position 74
- New Year's Day – U2 best position 79
- Total Eclipse Of The Heart – Bonnie Tyler best position 86
Neighbours in the 2001 list
In 2001, this song was at position 1934. Chanson D'amour (Manhattan Transfer) was at position 1933, one place higher; Love Is In The Air (John Paul Young) was at position 1935, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Breakaway by Tracey Ullman in the Top 2000?
Breakaway was on the list in 3 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2001.
What is the highest position of Breakaway in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1646 in 1999.
How high was Breakaway in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.