Bullet The Blue Sky
U2
Bullet The Blue Sky by U2 (released in 1987) appeared in 2 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1680 in 2019. The song first appeared on the list in 2018 and last appeared on it in 2019.
Chart history
All positions by edition
More by U2
- One best position 6
- Sunday Bloody Sunday best position 13
- With Or Without You best position 26
- The Unforgettable Fire best position 42
- Pride (In The Name Of Love) best position 47
- Beautiful Day best position 54
- Where The Streets Have No Name best position 64
- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For best position 72
How the song fared
On average, Bullet The Blue Sky was at position 1741 in the 2 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1802 in 2018. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 2 editions (up to and including 2019). The biggest rise came in 2019: from position 1802 to position 1680 (+122). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2019.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 2 editions, this song shares that score with 456 other songs, and 3,784 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 4,190 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1680.
Also released in 1987
92 other songs from 1987 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- With Or Without You – U2 best position 26
- Where The Streets Have No Name – U2 best position 64
- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2 best position 72
- Troy – Sinead O'Connor best position 72
- Barcelona – Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé best position 105
- Mag Het Licht Uit – De Dijk best position 144
Neighbours in the 2019 list
In 2019, this song was at position 1680. Silence (Tiesto Mix) (Delerium ft. Sarah McLachlan) was at position 1679, one place higher; Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (Ultravox) was at position 1681, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Bullet The Blue Sky by U2 in the Top 2000?
Bullet The Blue Sky was on the list in 2 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2018 and most recently in 2019.
What is the highest position of Bullet The Blue Sky in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1680 in 2019.
How high was Bullet The Blue Sky in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.