Helene
Julien Clerc
Helene by Julien Clerc (released in 1987) appeared in 6 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1081 in 2005. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2008.
Chart history
All positions by edition
More by Julien Clerc
- This Melody best position 723
- Ce n'Est Rien best position 854
- Ma Préference best position 933
- Si On Chantait best position 1054
- Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise best position 1073
How the song fared
On average, Helene was at position 1594.2 in the 6 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1876 in 2008. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 3 editions (up to and including 2006). The biggest rise came in 2005: from position 1788 to position 1081 (+707). The biggest fall came in 2006: from position 1081 to position 1365 (-284). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2008.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 6 editions, this song shares that score with 179 other songs, and 2,862 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,798 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1081.
Also released in 1987
92 other songs from 1987 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- With Or Without You – U2 best position 26
- Where The Streets Have No Name – U2 best position 64
- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2 best position 72
- Troy – Sinead O'Connor best position 72
- Barcelona – Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé best position 105
- Mag Het Licht Uit – De Dijk best position 144
Neighbours in the 2008 list
In 2008, this song was at position 1876. Fly Too High (Janis Ian) was at position 1875, one place higher; Alegria (Cirque Du Soleil) was at position 1877, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Helene by Julien Clerc in the Top 2000?
Helene was on the list in 6 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2008.
What is the highest position of Helene in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1081 in 2005.
How high was Helene in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.