Kokomo
The Beach Boys
Kokomo by The Beach Boys (released in 1989) appeared in 7 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1402 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 2001 and last appeared on it in 2008.
Chart history
All positions by edition
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How the song fared
On average, Kokomo was at position 1794.3 in the 7 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1987 in 2003. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 6 editions (up to and including 2006). The biggest rise came in 2004: from position 1987 to position 1825 (+162). The biggest fall came in 2003: from position 1651 to position 1987 (-336). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2008.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 7 editions, this song shares that score with 176 other songs, and 2,685 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,559 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1402.
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 2008 list
In 2008, this song was at position 1959. Zabadak (Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich) was at position 1958, one place higher; It's A Heartache (Bonnie Tyler) was at position 1960, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Kokomo by The Beach Boys in the Top 2000?
Kokomo was on the list in 7 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2001 and most recently in 2008.
What is the highest position of Kokomo in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1402 in 2001.
How high was Kokomo in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.