Good Year For The Roses
Elvis Costello
Good Year For The Roses by Elvis Costello (released in 1981) appeared in 19 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 739 in 2003. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2017.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1934 |
| 2016 | 1729 |
| 2015 | 1486 |
| 2014 | 1538 |
| 2013 | 1419 |
| 2012 | 1570 |
| 2011 | 1328 |
| 2010 | 964 |
| 2009 | 1235 |
| 2008 | 830 |
| 2007 | 1021 |
| 2006 | 821 |
| 2005 | 878 |
| 2004 | 827 |
| 2003 | 739 |
| 2002 | 791 |
| 2001 | 776 |
| 2000 | 750 |
| 1999 | 1002 |
More by Elvis Costello
- I Want You best position 140
- She best position 231
- Oliver's Army best position 1628
How the song fared
On average, Good Year For The Roses was at position 1138.8 in the 19 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1934 in 2017. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 19 editions (up to and including 2017). The biggest rise came in 2010: from position 1235 to position 964 (+271). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 830 to position 1235 (-405). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2017.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 19 editions, this song shares that score with 74 other songs, and 1,038 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,981 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 739.
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 2017 list
In 2017, this song was at position 1934. Rock 'n Roll Highschool (Ramones) was at position 1933, one place higher; Brother (Racoon) was at position 1935, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Good Year For The Roses by Elvis Costello in the Top 2000?
Good Year For The Roses was on the list in 19 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2017.
What is the highest position of Good Year For The Roses in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 739 in 2003.
How high was Good Year For The Roses in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.