L'important C'est La Rose
Gilbert Becaud
L'important C'est La Rose by Gilbert Becaud (released in 1967) appeared in 7 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1311 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2012.
Chart history
All positions by edition
More by Gilbert Becaud
- Nathalie best position 482
How the song fared
On average, L'important C'est La Rose was at position 1692.9 in the 7 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1979 in 2012. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 5 editions (up to and including 2008). The biggest rise came in 2005: from position 1887 to position 1495 (+392). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 1584 to position 1797 (-213). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2012.
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 3,328 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1311.
Also released in 1967
136 other songs from 1967 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale – Procol Harum best position 3
- Testament – Boudewijn De Groot best position 31
- A Day In The Life – The Beatles best position 49
- Light My Fire – The Doors best position 60
- Hey Joe – The Jimi Hendrix Experience best position 77
- Ben Ik Te Min – Armand best position 90
Neighbours in the 2012 list
In 2012, this song was at position 1979. Emma (Hot Chocolate) was at position 1978, one place higher; Love Is A Stranger (Eurythmics) was at position 1980, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was L'important C'est La Rose by Gilbert Becaud in the Top 2000?
L'important C'est La Rose was on the list in 7 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2012.
What is the highest position of L'important C'est La Rose in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1311 in 1999.
How high was L'important C'est La Rose in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.