On The Border
Al Stewart
On The Border by Al Stewart (released in 1977) appeared in 22 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 189 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2020.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1942 |
| 2019 | 1709 |
| 2018 | 1920 |
| 2017 | 1378 |
| 2016 | 1529 |
| 2015 | 1478 |
| 2014 | 1435 |
| 2013 | 1354 |
| 2012 | 1128 |
| 2011 | 859 |
| 2010 | 564 |
| 2009 | 859 |
| 2008 | 342 |
| 2007 | 339 |
| 2006 | 435 |
| 2005 | 374 |
| 2004 | 360 |
| 2003 | 298 |
| 2002 | 189 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2000 | 320 |
| 1999 | 602 |
More by Al Stewart
- Year Of The Cat best position 36
How the song fared
On average, On The Border was at position 891.4 in the 22 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1942 in 2020. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 22 editions (up to and including 2020). The biggest rise came in 2010: from position 859 to position 564 (+295). The biggest fall came in 2018: from position 1378 to position 1920 (-542). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2020.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 22 editions, this song shares that score with 33 other songs, and 880 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 565 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 189.
Also released in 1977
136 other songs from 1977 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Hotel California – Eagles best position 1
- Heroes – David Bowie best position 7
- Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac best position 25
- The Chain – Fleetwood Mac best position 31
- Voor Haar – Frans Halsema best position 36
- Year Of The Cat – Al Stewart best position 36
Neighbours in the 2020 list
In 2020, this song was at position 1942. Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles) was at position 1941, one place higher; Diamonds And Pearls (Prince & The New Power Generation) was at position 1943, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was On The Border by Al Stewart in the Top 2000?
On The Border was on the list in 22 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2020.
What is the highest position of On The Border in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 189 in 2002.
How high was On The Border in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.