Hello Josephine
The Scorpions
Hello Josephine by The Scorpions (released in 1965) appeared in 13 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 956 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2011.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1862 |
| 2010 | 1571 |
| 2009 | 1426 |
| 2008 | 1118 |
| 2007 | 1220 |
| 2006 | 1022 |
| 2005 | 1105 |
| 2004 | 1228 |
| 2003 | 1045 |
| 2002 | 1194 |
| 2001 | 956 |
| 2000 | 1030 |
| 1999 | 1053 |
More by The Scorpions
- Wind Of Change best position 140
- Still Loving You best position 242
- Send Me An Angel best position 1089
How the song fared
On average, Hello Josephine was at position 1217.7 in the 13 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1862 in 2011. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 13 editions (up to and including 2011). The biggest rise came in 2003: from position 1194 to position 1045 (+149). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 1118 to position 1426 (-308). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2011.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 13 editions, this song shares that score with 120 other songs, and 1,671 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,515 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 956.
Also released in 1965
100 other songs from 1965 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Yesterday – The Beatles best position 6
- (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones best position 22
- Ne Me Quitte Pas – Jacques Brel best position 66
- Like A Rollin' Stone – Bob Dylan best position 88
- No Reply – The Beatles best position 151
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers best position 163
Neighbours in the 2011 list
In 2011, this song was at position 1862. Fame (David Bowie) was at position 1861, one place higher; Sister Golden Hair (America) was at position 1863, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Hello Josephine by The Scorpions in the Top 2000?
Hello Josephine was on the list in 13 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2011.
What is the highest position of Hello Josephine in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 956 in 2001.
How high was Hello Josephine in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.