One
Metallica
One by Metallica (released in 1994) appeared in 23 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 13 in 2007. The song first appeared on the list in 2003 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2003 | 478 |
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- Master Of puppets best position 27
- Enter Sandman best position 42
- Fade To Black best position 191
- The Unforgiven best position 205
- Whiskey In The Jar best position 250
- Sad But True best position 284
- The Unforgiven II best position 676
How the song fared
On average, One was at position 45.3 in the 23 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 478 in 2003. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 22 times. The longest consecutive run was 23 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2004: from position 478 to position 23 (+455). The biggest fall came in 2008: from position 13 to position 35 (-22). In 2025, the song was at position 32 (in 2024: position 27).
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 47 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 13.
Also released in 1994
55 other songs from 1994 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Stil In Mij – Van Dik Hout best position 35
- Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley best position 51
- Zombie – The Cranberries best position 68
- Streets Of Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen best position 76
- Always – Bon Jovi best position 76
- Als Ze Er Niet Is – De Dijk best position 92
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 32. The Chain (Fleetwood Mac) was at position 31, one place higher; Lichtje Branden (Suzan & Freek) was at position 33, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was One by Metallica in the Top 2000?
One was on the list in 23 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2003 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of One in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 13 in 2007.
How high was One in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 32.