Red River Rock
Johnny & The Hurricanes
Red River Rock by Johnny & The Hurricanes (released in 1960) appeared in 5 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 222 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2004.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Red River Rock was at position 1369 in the 5 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1856 in 2000. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 3 editions (up to and including 2004). The biggest fall came in 2003: from position 222 to position 1362 (-1140). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2004.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 5 editions, this song shares that score with 196 other songs, and 3,042 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 683 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 222.
Also released in 1960
25 other songs from 1960 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Apache – The Shadows best position 258
- It's Now Or Never – Elvis Presley best position 285
- Only The Lonely – Roy Orbison best position 441
- Ramona – Blue Diamonds best position 460
- Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis Presley best position 530
- Wonderful World – Sam Cooke best position 556
Neighbours in the 2004 list
In 2004, this song was at position 1834. Harlem Shuffle (Bob & Earl) was at position 1833, one place higher; Lydia (Dean Friedman) was at position 1835, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Red River Rock by Johnny & The Hurricanes in the Top 2000?
Red River Rock was on the list in 5 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2004.
What is the highest position of Red River Rock in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 222 in 2002.
How high was Red River Rock in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.