My Generation
The Who
My Generation by The Who (released in 1965) appeared in 23 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 211 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1882 |
| 2020 | 1749 |
| 2019 | 1347 |
| 2018 | 1564 |
| 2017 | 1000 |
| 2016 | 886 |
| 2015 | 695 |
| 2014 | 635 |
| 2013 | 475 |
| 2012 | 444 |
| 2011 | 482 |
| 2010 | 448 |
| 2009 | 396 |
| 2008 | 497 |
| 2007 | 627 |
| 2006 | 589 |
| 2005 | 512 |
| 2004 | 445 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2002 | 377 |
| 2001 | 344 |
| 2000 | 385 |
| 1999 | 211 |
More by The Who
- Baba O'Riley best position 137
- Overture (Tommy) best position 214
- See Me, Feel Me best position 226
- Pinball Wizard best position 309
- Won't Get Fooled Again best position 369
- Substitute best position 758
- Happy Jack best position 1099
- Who Are You best position 1107
How the song fared
On average, My Generation was at position 710 in the 23 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1882 in 2021. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 23 editions (up to and including 2021). The biggest rise came in 2019: from position 1564 to position 1347 (+217). The biggest fall came in 2018: from position 1000 to position 1564 (-564). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2021.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 23 editions, this song shares that score with 59 other songs, and 820 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 640 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 211.
Also released in 1965
100 other songs from 1965 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Yesterday – The Beatles best position 6
- (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones best position 22
- Ne Me Quitte Pas – Jacques Brel best position 66
- Like A Rollin' Stone – Bob Dylan best position 88
- No Reply – The Beatles best position 151
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers best position 163
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1882. The Wall Street Shuffle (10cc) was at position 1881, one place higher; Down Man (Brainbox) was at position 1883, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was My Generation by The Who in the Top 2000?
My Generation was on the list in 23 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of My Generation in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 211 in 1999.
How high was My Generation in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.