Conquistador
Procol Harum
Conquistador by Procol Harum (released in 1972) appeared in 14 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 972 in 2003. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2012.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1994 |
| 2011 | 1707 |
| 2010 | 1587 |
| 2009 | 1499 |
| 2008 | 1366 |
| 2007 | 1821 |
| 2006 | 1421 |
| 2005 | 1220 |
| 2004 | 1328 |
| 2003 | 972 |
| 2002 | 1147 |
| 2001 | 986 |
| 2000 | 1132 |
| 1999 | 1072 |
More by Procol Harum
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale best position 3
- Homburg best position 504
- A Salty Dog best position 591
- Grand Hotel best position 782
How the song fared
On average, Conquistador was at position 1375.1 in the 14 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1994 in 2012. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 14 editions (up to and including 2012). The biggest rise came in 2008: from position 1821 to position 1366 (+455). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 1421 to position 1821 (-400). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2012.
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 2,555 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 972.
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 2012 list
In 2012, this song was at position 1994. Vrij Zijn (Marco Borsato) was at position 1993, one place higher; Wooden Heart (Elvis Presley) was at position 1995, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Conquistador by Procol Harum in the Top 2000?
Conquistador was on the list in 14 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2012.
What is the highest position of Conquistador in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 972 in 2003.
How high was Conquistador in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.