Daydream Believer
The Monkees
Daydream Believer by The Monkees (released in 1967) appeared in 21 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 906 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2019.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1725 |
| 2018 | 1968 |
| 2017 | 1983 |
| 2016 | 1987 |
| 2015 | 1951 |
| 2014 | 1819 |
| 2013 | 1306 |
| 2012 | 1488 |
| 2011 | 1497 |
| 2010 | 1329 |
| 2009 | 1268 |
| 2008 | 1404 |
| 2007 | 1682 |
| 2006 | 1427 |
| 2005 | 1472 |
| 2004 | 1315 |
| 2003 | 1150 |
| 2002 | 1233 |
| 2001 | 906 |
| 2000 | 1248 |
| 1999 | 1480 |
More by The Monkees
- I'm A Believer best position 755
- Last Train To Clarksville best position 1803
- A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You best position 1917
How the song fared
On average, Daydream Believer was at position 1506.6 in the 21 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1987 in 2016. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 21 editions (up to and including 2019). The biggest rise came in 2001: from position 1248 to position 906 (+342). The biggest fall came in 2014: from position 1306 to position 1819 (-513). 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 21 editions, this song shares that score with 80 other songs, and 914 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,390 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 906.
Also released in 1967
136 other songs from 1967 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale – Procol Harum best position 3
- Testament – Boudewijn De Groot best position 31
- A Day In The Life – The Beatles best position 49
- Light My Fire – The Doors best position 60
- Hey Joe – The Jimi Hendrix Experience best position 77
- Ben Ik Te Min – Armand best position 90
Neighbours in the 2019 list
In 2019, this song was at position 1725. It's The End Of The World As We Know It (R.E.M.) was at position 1724, one place higher; I'll Find My Way Home (Jon & Vangelis) was at position 1726, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Daydream Believer by The Monkees in the Top 2000?
Daydream Believer was on the list in 21 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2019.
What is the highest position of Daydream Believer in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 906 in 2001.
How high was Daydream Believer in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.