One
U2
One by U2 (released in 1992) appeared in 25 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 6 in 2006. The song first appeared on the list in 2001 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 96 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2002 | 766 |
| 2001 | 689 |
More by U2
- Sunday Bloody Sunday best position 13
- With Or Without You best position 26
- The Unforgettable Fire best position 42
- Pride (In The Name Of Love) best position 47
- Beautiful Day best position 54
- Where The Streets Have No Name best position 64
- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For best position 72
- New Year's Day best position 79
How the song fared
On average, One was at position 96 in the 25 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 766 in 2002. It reached the top 10 3 times and the top 100 23 times. The longest consecutive run was 25 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2003: from position 766 to position 82 (+684). The biggest fall came in 2002: from position 689 to position 766 (-77). In 2025, the song was at position 96 (in 2024: position 85).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 25 editions, this song shares that score with 81 other songs, and 695 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 13 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 6.
Also released in 1992
57 other songs from 1992 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- November Rain – Guns N' Roses best position 6
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica best position 8
- Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton best position 21
- Killing In The Name – Rage Against The Machine best position 34
- Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 35
- Alive – Pearl Jam best position 37
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 96. Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush) was at position 95, one place higher; Uprising (Muse) was at position 97, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was One by U2 in the Top 2000?
One was on the list in 25 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2001 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of One in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 6 in 2006.
How high was One in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 96.