Ma Préference
Julien Clerc
Ma Préference by Julien Clerc (released in 1978) appeared in 11 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 933 in 2005. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2012.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1746 |
| 2009 | 1828 |
| 2008 | 1501 |
| 2007 | 1859 |
| 2006 | 1336 |
| 2005 | 933 |
| 2004 | 1859 |
| 2003 | 1778 |
| 2002 | 1598 |
| 2001 | 1274 |
| 1999 | 1297 |
More by Julien Clerc
- This Melody best position 723
- Ce n'Est Rien best position 854
- Si On Chantait best position 1054
- Elle Voulait Qu'on l'Appelle Venise best position 1073
- Helene best position 1081
How the song fared
On average, Ma Préference was at position 1546.3 in the 11 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1859 in 2004. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 9 editions (up to and including 2009). The biggest rise came in 2005: from position 1859 to position 933 (+926). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 1336 to position 1859 (-523). 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 11 editions, this song shares that score with 199 other songs, and 1,955 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,456 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 933.
Also released in 1978
130 other songs from 1978 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf best position 5
- Sultans Of Swing – Dire Straits best position 10
- Laat Me – Ramses Shaffy best position 10
- Whole Lotta Rosie – AC/DC best position 12
- Dreadlock Holiday – 10cc best position 37
- Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra best position 42
Neighbours in the 2012 list
In 2012, this song was at position 1746. Don't Be Cruel (Elvis Presley) was at position 1745, one place higher; Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Julie Covington) was at position 1747, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Ma Préference by Julien Clerc in the Top 2000?
Ma Préference was on the list in 11 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2012.
What is the highest position of Ma Préference in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 933 in 2005.
How high was Ma Préference in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.