Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra
Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra (released in 1978) appeared in 27 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 42 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 |
| 2024 | 81 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2011 | 92 |
| 2010 | 88 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2007 | 112 |
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2004 | 90 |
| 2003 | 80 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 1999 | 69 |
More by Electric Light Orchestra
- Can't Get It Out Of My Head best position 273
- Don't Bring Me Down best position 533
- Eldorado / Finale best position 663
- Roll Over Beethoven best position 705
- Livin' Thing best position 747
- Turn To Stone best position 954
- Showdown best position 1428
- Strange Magic best position 1553
How the song fared
On average, Mr. Blue Sky was at position 76.9 in the 27 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 115 in 2012. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 25 times. The longest consecutive run was 27 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2015: from position 90 to position 58 (+32). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 84 to position 112 (-28). In 2025, the song was at position 84 (in 2024: position 81).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 27 editions, this song shares that score with 530 other songs, and no songs were on the list in more editions. There are 139 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 42.
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
- Thank You For The Music – ABBA best position 50
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 84. Bitter Sweet Symphony (The Verve) was at position 83, one place higher; Old And Wise (The Alan Parsons Project) was at position 85, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra in the Top 2000?
Mr. Blue Sky was on the list in 27 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of Mr. Blue Sky in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 42 in 2001.
How high was Mr. Blue Sky in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 84.