I Can't Dance
Genesis
I Can't Dance by Genesis (released in 1992) appeared in 19 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 693 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 2001 and last appeared on it in 2019.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1825 |
| 2018 | 1994 |
| 2017 | 1737 |
| 2016 | 1595 |
| 2015 | 1727 |
| 2014 | 1426 |
| 2013 | 1402 |
| 2012 | 1622 |
| 2011 | 1611 |
| 2010 | 1595 |
| 2009 | 1521 |
| 2008 | 1415 |
| 2007 | 1862 |
| 2006 | 1559 |
| 2005 | 1240 |
| 2004 | 1227 |
| 2003 | 1042 |
| 2002 | 1161 |
| 2001 | 693 |
More by Genesis
- Mama best position 93
- Follow You Follow Me best position 204
- Land Of Confusion best position 282
- Firth Of Fifth best position 476
- Jesus He Knows Me best position 675
- Hold On My Heart best position 1033
- No Son Of Mine best position 1107
- Home By The Sea best position 1438
How the song fared
On average, I Can't Dance was at position 1487.1 in the 19 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1994 in 2018. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 19 editions (up to and including 2019). The biggest rise came in 2008: from position 1862 to position 1415 (+447). The biggest fall came in 2002: from position 693 to position 1161 (-468). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2019.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 19 editions, this song shares that score with 74 other songs, and 1,038 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,852 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 693.
Also released in 1992
57 other songs from 1992 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- November Rain – Guns N' Roses best position 6
- One – U2 best position 6
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica best position 8
- Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton best position 21
- Killing In The Name – Rage Against The Machine best position 34
- Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 35
Neighbours in the 2019 list
In 2019, this song was at position 1825. A Long December (Counting Crows) was at position 1824, one place higher; A Little Less Conversation (Elvis vs. Junkie XL) was at position 1826, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was I Can't Dance by Genesis in the Top 2000?
I Can't Dance was on the list in 19 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2001 and most recently in 2019.
What is the highest position of I Can't Dance in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 693 in 2001.
How high was I Can't Dance in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.