Memory Motel
The Rolling Stones
Memory Motel by The Rolling Stones (released in 1976) appeared in 14 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 980 in 2010. The song first appeared on the list in 2004 and last appeared on it in 2017.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1994 |
| 2016 | 1903 |
| 2015 | 1681 |
| 2014 | 1469 |
| 2013 | 1454 |
| 2012 | 1220 |
| 2011 | 1312 |
| 2010 | 980 |
| 2009 | 1302 |
| 2008 | 1514 |
| 2007 | 1250 |
| 2006 | 1302 |
| 2005 | 1294 |
| 2004 | 1179 |
More by The Rolling Stones
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- Sympathy For The Devil best position 14
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- Paint It Black best position 33
- You Can't Always Get What You Want best position 46
- Gimme Shelter best position 53
- Wild Horses best position 306
- Jumpin' Jack Flash best position 314
How the song fared
On average, Memory Motel was at position 1418.1 in the 14 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1994 in 2017. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 14 editions (up to and including 2017). The biggest rise came in 2010: from position 1302 to position 980 (+322). The biggest fall came in 2011: from position 980 to position 1312 (-332). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2017.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 14 editions, this song shares that score with 113 other songs, and 1,557 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,576 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 980.
Also released in 1976
127 other songs from 1976 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Dancing Queen – ABBA best position 16
- Music – John Miles best position 19
- The Last Resort – Eagles best position 26
- Somebody To Love – Queen best position 33
- If You Leave Me Now – Chicago best position 103
- Jessica – Allman Brothers Band best position 187
Neighbours in the 2017 list
In 2017, this song was at position 1994. Get Up Stand Up (Bob Marley & The Wailers) was at position 1993, one place higher; Little Red Corvette (Prince) was at position 1995, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Memory Motel by The Rolling Stones in the Top 2000?
Memory Motel was on the list in 14 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2004 and most recently in 2017.
What is the highest position of Memory Motel in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 980 in 2010.
How high was Memory Motel in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.