Cry
Godley & Creme
Cry by Godley & Creme (released in 1985) appeared in 5 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1393 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2004.
Chart history
All positions by edition
More by Godley & Creme
- An Englishman In New York best position 1131
How the song fared
On average, Cry was at position 1693 in the 5 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1916 in 2004. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 4 editions (up to and including 2004). The biggest fall came in 2002: from position 1596 to position 1727 (-131). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2004.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 5 editions, this song shares that score with 196 other songs, and 3,042 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,530 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1393.
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 2004 list
In 2004, this song was at position 1916. I Should Have Known Better (The Beatles) was at position 1915, one place higher; Love And Pride (King) was at position 1917, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Cry by Godley & Creme in the Top 2000?
Cry was on the list in 5 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2004.
What is the highest position of Cry in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1393 in 1999.
How high was Cry in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.