Like A Prayer
Madonna
Like A Prayer by Madonna (released in 1989) appeared in 27 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 220 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 649 |
| 2024 | 619 |
| 2023 | 842 |
| 2022 | 932 |
| 2021 | 916 |
| 2020 | 806 |
| 2019 | 836 |
| 2018 | 728 |
| 2017 | 784 |
| 2016 | 804 |
| 2015 | 729 |
| 2014 | 887 |
| 2013 | 929 |
| 2012 | 932 |
| 2011 | 943 |
| 2010 | 949 |
| 2009 | 942 |
| 2008 | 656 |
| 2007 | 1082 |
| 2006 | 804 |
| 2005 | 580 |
| 2004 | 553 |
| 2003 | 450 |
| 2002 | 386 |
| 2001 | 409 |
| 2000 | 341 |
| 1999 | 220 |
More by Madonna
- Live To Tell best position 392
- Frozen best position 477
- Like A Virgin best position 485
- La Isla Bonita best position 501
- Material Girl best position 649
- Holiday best position 840
- Borderline best position 911
- Papa Don't Preach best position 1000
How the song fared
On average, Like A Prayer was at position 729.9 in the 27 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1082 in 2007. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 27 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2008: from position 1082 to position 656 (+426). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 656 to position 942 (-286). In 2025, the song was at position 649 (in 2024: position 619).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 27 editions, this song shares that score with 530 other songs, and no songs were on the list in more editions. There are 675 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 220.
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 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 649. Onderuit (De Dijk) was at position 648, one place higher; I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons) was at position 650, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Like A Prayer by Madonna in the Top 2000?
Like A Prayer was on the list in 27 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of Like A Prayer in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 220 in 1999.
How high was Like A Prayer in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 649.