Fred Astaire
The Mo
Fred Astaire by The Mo (released in 1981) appeared in 5 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1371 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2004.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Fred Astaire was at position 1633.2 in the 5 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1878 in 2001. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 5 editions (up to and including 2004). The biggest rise came in 2002: from position 1878 to position 1371 (+507). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 1491 to position 1878 (-387). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2004.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 5 editions, this song shares that score with 196 other songs, and 3,042 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,478 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1371.
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 2004 list
In 2004, this song was at position 1730. Both Sides Now (Euson) was at position 1729, one place higher; I Love Rock 'N' Roll (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) was at position 1731, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Fred Astaire by The Mo in the Top 2000?
Fred Astaire was on the list in 5 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2004.
What is the highest position of Fred Astaire in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1371 in 2002.
How high was Fred Astaire in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.