If I Can't Have You
Yvonne Elliman
If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman (released in 1978) appeared in 9 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1224 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2010.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, If I Can't Have You was at position 1663.2 in the 9 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1993 in 2006. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 7 editions (up to and including 2006). The biggest rise came in 2004: from position 1868 to position 1441 (+427). The biggest fall came in 2002: from position 1224 to position 1687 (-463). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2010.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 9 editions, this song shares that score with 142 other songs, and 2,384 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,127 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1224.
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 2010 list
In 2010, this song was at position 1948. Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise (Julien Clerc) was at position 1947, one place higher; Paid My Dues (Anastacia) was at position 1949, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman in the Top 2000?
If I Can't Have You was on the list in 9 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2010.
What is the highest position of If I Can't Have You in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1224 in 2001.
How high was If I Can't Have You in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.