If I Could Turn Back Time
Cher
If I Could Turn Back Time by Cher (released in 1989) appeared in 16 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 833 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1956 |
| 2020 | 1839 |
| 2019 | 1869 |
| 2018 | 1889 |
| 2011 | 1997 |
| 2010 | 1748 |
| 2009 | 1962 |
| 2008 | 1604 |
| 2007 | 1841 |
| 2006 | 1765 |
| 2005 | 1748 |
| 2004 | 1173 |
| 2003 | 1543 |
| 2002 | 1139 |
| 2001 | 1514 |
| 2000 | 833 |
More by Cher
- Believe best position 919
- Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves best position 1578
How the song fared
On average, If I Could Turn Back Time was at position 1651.3 in the 16 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1997 in 2011. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 12 editions (up to and including 2011). The biggest rise came in 2002: from position 1514 to position 1139 (+375). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 833 to position 1514 (-681). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2021.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 16 editions, this song shares that score with 103 other songs, and 1,318 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,212 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 833.
Also released in 1989
67 other songs from 1989 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Belfast Child – Simple Minds best position 62
- Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison best position 77
- Eternal Flame – The Bangles best position 96
- Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins best position 113
- Paradise City – Guns N' Roses best position 124
- Leningrad – Billy Joel best position 164
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1956. It's A Man's Man's World (James Brown) was at position 1955, one place higher; Love Games (Level 42) was at position 1957, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was If I Could Turn Back Time by Cher in the Top 2000?
If I Could Turn Back Time was on the list in 16 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of If I Could Turn Back Time in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 833 in 2000.
How high was If I Could Turn Back Time in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.