Do The Strand
Roxy Music
Do The Strand by Roxy Music (released in 1973) appeared in 7 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 748 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2008.
Chart history
All positions by edition
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How the song fared
On average, Do The Strand was at position 1520.3 in the 7 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1905 in 2007. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 3 editions (up to and including 2004). The biggest rise came in 2004: from position 1717 to position 1436 (+281). The biggest fall came in 2003: from position 1169 to position 1717 (-548). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2008.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 7 editions, this song shares that score with 176 other songs, and 2,685 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,003 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 748.
Also released in 1973
120 other songs from 1973 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Radar Love – Golden Earring best position 6
- Angie – The Rolling Stones best position 8
- Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones best position 14
- Halo Of Flies – Alice Cooper best position 19
- Sebastian – Cockney Rebel best position 49
- Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple best position 64
Neighbours in the 2008 list
In 2008, this song was at position 1801. Adios Nonino (Carel Kraayenhof) was at position 1800, one place higher; Travelin' Band (Creedence Clearwater Revival) was at position 1802, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Do The Strand by Roxy Music in the Top 2000?
Do The Strand was on the list in 7 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2008.
What is the highest position of Do The Strand in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 748 in 2000.
How high was Do The Strand in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.