Like The Way I Do
Melissa Etheridge
Like The Way I Do by Melissa Etheridge (released in 1989) appeared in 26 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 191 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 757 |
| 2024 | 760 |
| 2023 | 662 |
| 2022 | 625 |
| 2021 | 537 |
| 2020 | 587 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2018 | 536 |
| 2017 | 696 |
| 2016 | 809 |
| 2015 | 820 |
| 2014 | 533 |
| 2013 | 563 |
| 2012 | 510 |
| 2011 | 561 |
| 2010 | 623 |
| 2009 | 629 |
| 2008 | 356 |
| 2007 | 459 |
| 2006 | 445 |
| 2005 | 445 |
| 2004 | 267 |
| 2003 | 235 |
| 2002 | 209 |
| 2001 | 222 |
| 2000 | 191 |
More by Melissa Etheridge
- Like The Way I Do (live) Edit best position 1238
How the song fared
On average, Like The Way I Do was at position 524.8 in the 26 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 820 in 2015. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 26 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2018: from position 696 to position 536 (+160). The biggest fall came in 2015: from position 533 to position 820 (-287). In 2025, the song was at position 757 (in 2024: position 760).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 26 editions, this song shares that score with 163 other songs, and 531 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 571 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 191.
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 757. I Alone (Live) was at position 756, one place higher; Super Trouper (ABBA) was at position 758, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Like The Way I Do by Melissa Etheridge in the Top 2000?
Like The Way I Do was on the list in 26 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of Like The Way I Do in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 191 in 2000.
How high was Like The Way I Do in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 757.