Marieke
Jacques Brel
Marieke by Jacques Brel (released in 1961) appeared in 16 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 808 in 2003. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2015.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1899 |
| 2014 | 1574 |
| 2013 | 1376 |
| 2012 | 1419 |
| 2011 | 1524 |
| 2010 | 1487 |
| 2009 | 1188 |
| 2008 | 946 |
| 2007 | 1044 |
| 2006 | 913 |
| 2005 | 858 |
| 2004 | 1073 |
| 2003 | 808 |
| 2002 | 1131 |
| 2001 | 1180 |
| 1999 | 1049 |
More by Jacques Brel
- Ne Me Quitte Pas best position 66
- Mijn Vlakke Land best position 292
- Voir Un Ami Pleurer best position 624
- Le Moribond best position 1743
How the song fared
On average, Marieke was at position 1216.8 in the 16 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1899 in 2015. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 15 editions (up to and including 2015). The biggest rise came in 2003: from position 1131 to position 808 (+323). The biggest fall came in 2015: from position 1574 to position 1899 (-325). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2015.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 16 editions, this song shares that score with 103 other songs, and 1,318 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,148 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 808.
Also released in 1961
25 other songs from 1961 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien – Edith Piaf best position 106
- Can't Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley best position 273
- Maria – West Side Story-leonard Bernstein best position 445
- Voir Un Ami Pleurer – Jacques Brel best position 624
- Hello Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson best position 640
- Runaway – Del Shannon best position 667
Neighbours in the 2015 list
In 2015, this song was at position 1899. Laugh About It (Racoon) was at position 1898, one place higher; Demasiado Corazon (Mink Deville) was at position 1900, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Marieke by Jacques Brel in the Top 2000?
Marieke was on the list in 16 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2015.
What is the highest position of Marieke in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 808 in 2003.
How high was Marieke in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.