Island In The Sun
Harry Belafonte
Island In The Sun by Harry Belafonte (released in 1957) appeared in 13 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 911 in 2003. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2011.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1942 |
| 2010 | 1659 |
| 2009 | 1649 |
| 2008 | 1113 |
| 2007 | 1057 |
| 2006 | 988 |
| 2005 | 1281 |
| 2004 | 1485 |
| 2003 | 911 |
| 2002 | 1379 |
| 2001 | 1358 |
| 2000 | 1560 |
| 1999 | 980 |
How the song fared
On average, Island In The Sun was at position 1335.5 in the 13 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1942 in 2011. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 13 editions (up to and including 2011). The biggest rise came in 2003: from position 1379 to position 911 (+468). The biggest fall came in 2000: from position 980 to position 1560 (-580). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2011.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 13 editions, this song shares that score with 120 other songs, and 1,671 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,403 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 911.
Also released in 1957
21 other songs from 1957 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley best position 247
- I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash best position 307
- Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly best position 307
- Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino best position 346
- That'll Be The Day – Buddy Holly best position 580
- Twee Motten – Dorus best position 676
Neighbours in the 2011 list
In 2011, this song was at position 1942. Money's Too Tight To Mention (Simply Red) was at position 1941, one place higher; Liefde Voor Muziek (Raymond Van Het Groenewoud) was at position 1943, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Island In The Sun by Harry Belafonte in the Top 2000?
Island In The Sun was on the list in 13 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2011.
What is the highest position of Island In The Sun in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 911 in 2003.
How high was Island In The Sun in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.