God Only Knows
The Beach Boys
God Only Knows by The Beach Boys (released in 1966) appeared in 27 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 13 in 2014. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2003 | 117 |
| 2002 | 110 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2000 | 117 |
| 1999 | 123 |
More by The Beach Boys
- Good Vibrations best position 52
- Sloop John B best position 174
- Tears In The Morning best position 404
- I Can Hear Music best position 858
- Heroes And Villains best position 1006
- I Get Around best position 1076
- Wouldn't It Be Nice best position 1106
- Then I Kissed Her best position 1120
How the song fared
On average, God Only Knows was at position 60.1 in the 27 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 137 in 2001. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 22 times. The longest consecutive run was 27 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2014: from position 59 to position 13 (+46). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 117 to position 137 (-20). In 2025, the song was at position 17 (in 2024: position 53).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 27 editions, this song shares that score with 530 other songs, and no songs were on the list in more editions. There are 47 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 13.
Also released in 1966
119 other songs from 1966 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel best position 23
- Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones best position 33
- Verdronken Vlinder – Boudewijn De Groot best position 47
- Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys best position 52
- Welterusten, Mijnheer De President – Boudewijn De Groot best position 68
- Sammy – Ramses Shaffy best position 90
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 17. November Rain (Guns N' Roses) was at position 16, one place higher; Oceaan (Racoon) was at position 18, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was God Only Knows by The Beach Boys in the Top 2000?
God Only Knows was on the list in 27 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of God Only Knows in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 13 in 2014.
How high was God Only Knows in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 17.