Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise
Julien Clerc
Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise by Julien Clerc (released in 1976) appeared in 11 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1073 in 2005. The song first appeared on the list in 2004 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1729 |
| 2013 | 1989 |
| 2012 | 1961 |
| 2011 | 1998 |
| 2010 | 1947 |
| 2009 | 1878 |
| 2008 | 1731 |
| 2007 | 1881 |
| 2006 | 1481 |
| 2005 | 1073 |
| 2004 | 1577 |
More by Julien Clerc
- This Melody best position 723
- Ce n'Est Rien best position 854
- Ma Préference best position 933
- Si On Chantait best position 1054
- Helene best position 1081
How the song fared
On average, Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise was at position 1749.5 in the 11 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1998 in 2011. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 10 editions (up to and including 2013). The biggest rise came in 2005: from position 1577 to position 1073 (+504). The biggest fall came in 2006: from position 1073 to position 1481 (-408). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2021.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 11 editions, this song shares that score with 199 other songs, and 1,955 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,775 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1073.
Also released in 1976
127 other songs from 1976 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Dancing Queen – ABBA best position 16
- Music – John Miles best position 19
- The Last Resort – Eagles best position 26
- Somebody To Love – Queen best position 33
- If You Leave Me Now – Chicago best position 103
- Jessica – Allman Brothers Band best position 187
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1729. Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai) was at position 1728, one place higher; Happiness (Jonathan Jeremiah) was at position 1730, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise by Julien Clerc in the Top 2000?
Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise was on the list in 11 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2004 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1073 in 2005.
How high was Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.