Honky Tonk Women
The Rolling Stones
Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones (released in 1969) appeared in 27 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 362 in 2002. 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 | 1402 |
| 2024 | 1336 |
| 2023 | 1311 |
| 2022 | 1329 |
| 2021 | 1245 |
| 2020 | 1276 |
| 2019 | 1133 |
| 2018 | 1249 |
| 2017 | 1100 |
| 2016 | 1298 |
| 2015 | 1109 |
| 2014 | 856 |
| 2013 | 831 |
| 2012 | 796 |
| 2011 | 649 |
| 2010 | 704 |
| 2009 | 678 |
| 2008 | 532 |
| 2007 | 695 |
| 2006 | 558 |
| 2005 | 560 |
| 2004 | 488 |
| 2003 | 369 |
| 2002 | 362 |
| 2001 | 554 |
| 2000 | 571 |
| 1999 | 470 |
More by The Rolling Stones
- Angie best position 8
- Sympathy For The Devil best position 14
- (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction best position 22
- Paint It Black best position 33
- You Can't Always Get What You Want best position 46
- Gimme Shelter best position 53
- Wild Horses best position 306
- Jumpin' Jack Flash best position 314
How the song fared
On average, Honky Tonk Women was at position 868.9 in the 27 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1402 in 2025. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 27 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2017: from position 1298 to position 1100 (+198). The biggest fall came in 2015: from position 856 to position 1109 (-253). In 2025, the song was at position 1402 (in 2024: position 1336).
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 1,032 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 362.
Also released in 1969
131 other songs from 1969 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Pastorale – Ramses Shaffy & Liesbeth List best position 6
- Space Oddity – David Bowie best position 38
- You Can't Always Get What You Want – The Rolling Stones best position 46
- Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones best position 53
- Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles best position 66
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond best position 71
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 1402. Mia (Gorki) was at position 1401, one place higher; Do They Know It's Christmas (Band Aid) was at position 1403, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones in the Top 2000?
Honky Tonk Women 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 Honky Tonk Women in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 362 in 2002.
How high was Honky Tonk Women in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 1402.