Embarrassment
Madness
Embarrassment by Madness (released in 1981) appeared in 12 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1218 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2015.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1699 |
| 2014 | 1576 |
| 2013 | 1624 |
| 2012 | 1704 |
| 2010 | 1704 |
| 2009 | 1517 |
| 2005 | 1981 |
| 2004 | 1590 |
| 2003 | 1476 |
| 2002 | 1218 |
| 2001 | 1705 |
| 2000 | 1251 |
More by Madness
- One Step Beyond best position 295
- Baggy Trousers best position 495
- Our House best position 661
- Nightboat To Cairo best position 671
How the song fared
On average, Embarrassment was at position 1587.1 in the 12 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1981 in 2005. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 6 editions (up to and including 2005). The biggest rise came in 2002: from position 1705 to position 1218 (+487). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 1251 to position 1705 (-454). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2015.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 12 editions, this song shares that score with 162 other songs, and 1,792 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,108 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1218.
Also released in 1981
82 other songs from 1981 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- The River – Bruce Springsteen best position 7
- In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins best position 36
- Under Pressure – David Bowie & Queen best position 38
- Don't Stop Believin' – Journey best position 79
- 32 Jaar (Sinds 1 Dag Of 2) – Doe Maar best position 105
- Vienna – Ultravox best position 106
Neighbours in the 2015 list
In 2015, this song was at position 1699. A Real Mother For Ya (Johnny Guitar Watson) was at position 1698, one place higher; All Of My Heart (Abc) was at position 1700, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Embarrassment by Madness in the Top 2000?
Embarrassment was on the list in 12 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2015.
What is the highest position of Embarrassment in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1218 in 2002.
How high was Embarrassment in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.