Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
Ian Dury & Blockheads
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury & Blockheads (released in 1978) appeared in 10 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1099 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2011.
Chart history
All positions by edition
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How the song fared
On average, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick was at position 1484.4 in the 10 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1906 in 2009. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 7 editions (up to and including 2005). The biggest rise came in 2010: from position 1906 to position 1805 (+101). The biggest fall came in 2005: from position 1454 to position 1746 (-292). 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 10 editions, this song shares that score with 228 other songs, and 2,155 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,846 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1099.
Also released in 1978
130 other songs from 1978 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf best position 5
- Sultans Of Swing – Dire Straits best position 10
- Laat Me – Ramses Shaffy best position 10
- Whole Lotta Rosie – AC/DC best position 12
- Dreadlock Holiday – 10cc best position 37
- Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra best position 42
Neighbours in the 2011 list
In 2011, this song was at position 1735. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Dusty Springfield) was at position 1734, one place higher; Second Waltz (André Rieu) was at position 1736, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury & Blockheads in the Top 2000?
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick was on the list in 10 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2011.
What is the highest position of Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1099 in 1999.
How high was Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.