Fly Like An Eagle
Steve Miller Band
Fly Like An Eagle by Steve Miller Band (released in 1976) appeared in 25 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 697 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2023.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1899 |
| 2022 | 1933 |
| 2021 | 1739 |
| 2020 | 1626 |
| 2019 | 1573 |
| 2018 | 1370 |
| 2017 | 1368 |
| 2016 | 1390 |
| 2015 | 1637 |
| 2014 | 1386 |
| 2013 | 1320 |
| 2012 | 1009 |
| 2011 | 871 |
| 2010 | 935 |
| 2009 | 1015 |
| 2008 | 829 |
| 2007 | 1064 |
| 2006 | 780 |
| 2005 | 1038 |
| 2004 | 729 |
| 2003 | 749 |
| 2002 | 719 |
| 2001 | 897 |
| 2000 | 697 |
| 1999 | 788 |
More by Steve Miller Band
- The Joker best position 869
- Abracadabra best position 1241
- Rock 'n Me best position 1628
How the song fared
On average, Fly Like An Eagle was at position 1174.4 in the 25 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1933 in 2022. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 25 editions (up to and including 2023). The biggest rise came in 2006: from position 1038 to position 780 (+258). The biggest fall came in 2013: from position 1009 to position 1320 (-311). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2023.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 25 editions, this song shares that score with 81 other songs, and 695 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,859 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 697.
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 2023 list
In 2023, this song was at position 1899. Later Als Ik Groter Ben (Bløf) was at position 1898, one place higher; Two Tribes (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) was at position 1900, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Fly Like An Eagle by Steve Miller Band in the Top 2000?
Fly Like An Eagle was on the list in 25 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2023.
What is the highest position of Fly Like An Eagle in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 697 in 2000.
How high was Fly Like An Eagle in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.