Breakfast
Associates
Breakfast by Associates (released in 1985) appeared in 8 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 946 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2008.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Breakfast was at position 1523 in the 8 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1908 in 2007. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 6 editions (up to and including 2005). The biggest rise came in 2008: from position 1908 to position 1895 (+13). The biggest fall came in 2003: from position 1214 to position 1622 (-408). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2008.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 8 editions, this song shares that score with 157 other songs, and 2,527 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,488 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 946.
Also released in 1985
117 other songs from 1985 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Brothers In Arms – Dire Straits best position 7
- Sunday Bloody Sunday – U2 best position 13
- Kayleigh – Marillion best position 38
- The Unforgettable Fire – U2 best position 42
- Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush best position 53
- Take On Me – A-Ha best position 68
Neighbours in the 2008 list
In 2008, this song was at position 1895. 36-24-36 (The Shadows) was at position 1894, one place higher; Not Just A Flower In Your Hair (After Tea) was at position 1896, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Breakfast by Associates in the Top 2000?
Breakfast was on the list in 8 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2008.
What is the highest position of Breakfast in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 946 in 2000.
How high was Breakfast in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.