Buddy Joe
Golden Earring
Buddy Joe by Golden Earring (released in 1972) appeared in 14 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1317 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1460 |
| 2012 | 1922 |
| 2010 | 1954 |
| 2009 | 1875 |
| 2008 | 1734 |
| 2007 | 1918 |
| 2006 | 1747 |
| 2005 | 1945 |
| 2004 | 1904 |
| 2003 | 1559 |
| 2002 | 1660 |
| 2001 | 1317 |
| 2000 | 1420 |
| 1999 | 1338 |
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- When The Lady Smiles best position 43
- Another 45 Miles best position 95
- Twilight Zone best position 112
- Going To The Run best position 283
- Long Blond Animal best position 313
- She Flies On Strange Wings best position 326
- Back Home best position 476
How the song fared
On average, Buddy Joe was at position 1696.6 in the 14 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1954 in 2010. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 12 editions (up to and including 2010). The biggest rise came in 2006: from position 1945 to position 1747 (+198). The biggest fall came in 2004: from position 1559 to position 1904 (-345). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2021.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 14 editions, this song shares that score with 113 other songs, and 1,557 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,343 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1317.
Also released in 1972
111 other songs from 1972 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Child In Time – Deep Purple best position 2
- Perfect Day – Lou Reed best position 34
- I Put A Spell On You – Creedence Clearwater Revival best position 36
- Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens best position 76
- A Horse With No Name – America best position 96
- Old Man – Neil Young best position 112
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1460. Learning To Fly (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) was at position 1459, one place higher; Uncertain Smile (The The) was at position 1461, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Buddy Joe by Golden Earring in the Top 2000?
Buddy Joe was on the list in 14 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of Buddy Joe in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1317 in 2001.
How high was Buddy Joe in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.