Classical Gas
Mason Williams
Classical Gas by Mason Williams (released in 1968) appeared in 2 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1517 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, Classical Gas was at position 1708.5 in the 2 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1900 in 2001. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. 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 2 editions, this song shares that score with 456 other songs, and 3,784 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,816 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1517.
Also released in 1968
111 other songs from 1968 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Hey Jude – The Beatles best position 6
- Nights In White Satin – The Moody Blues best position 15
- The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding best position 31
- Window Of My Eyes – Cuby & The Blizzards best position 38
- Blackbird – The Beatles best position 67
- Eloise – Barry Ryan best position 70
Neighbours in the 2001 list
In 2001, this song was at position 1900. Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes) was at position 1899, one place higher; Hit The Road Jack (Stampeders) was at position 1901, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Classical Gas by Mason Williams in the Top 2000?
Classical Gas was on the list in 2 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2001.
What is the highest position of Classical Gas in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1517 in 1999.
How high was Classical Gas in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.