Lambada
Kaoma
Lambada by Kaoma (released in 1989) appeared in 5 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 731 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2003.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Lambada was at position 1547.8 in the 5 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1937 in 2002. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 5 editions (up to and including 2003). The biggest rise came in 2003: from position 1937 to position 1713 (+224). The biggest fall came in 2000: from position 731 to position 1446 (-715). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2003.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 5 editions, this song shares that score with 196 other songs, and 3,042 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,965 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 731.
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 2003 list
In 2003, this song was at position 1713. Bad (Michael Jackson) was at position 1712, one place higher; Guitar King (Hank The Knife & The Jets) was at position 1714, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Lambada by Kaoma in the Top 2000?
Lambada was on the list in 5 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2003.
What is the highest position of Lambada in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 731 in 1999.
How high was Lambada in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.