Hush
Billy Joe Royal
Hush by Billy Joe Royal (released in 1968) appeared in 3 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1835 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2001.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Hush was at position 1890 in the 3 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1921 in 2001. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 3 editions (up to and including 2001). The biggest rise came in 2000: from position 1914 to position 1835 (+79). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 1835 to position 1921 (-86). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2001.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 3 editions, this song shares that score with 293 other songs, and 3,490 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 4,540 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1835.
Also released in 1968
111 other songs from 1968 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Hey Jude – The Beatles best position 6
- Nights In White Satin – The Moody Blues best position 15
- The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding best position 31
- Window Of My Eyes – Cuby & The Blizzards best position 38
- Blackbird – The Beatles best position 67
- Eloise – Barry Ryan best position 70
Neighbours in the 2001 list
In 2001, this song was at position 1921. Please, Please Me (The Beatles) was at position 1920, one place higher; Personality (Lloyd Price) was at position 1922, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Hush by Billy Joe Royal in the Top 2000?
Hush was on the list in 3 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2001.
What is the highest position of Hush in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1835 in 2000.
How high was Hush in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.