Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx
Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx (released in 1989) appeared in 4 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 770 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2003.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Right Here Waiting was at position 1378.8 in the 4 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1981 in 2003. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 3 editions (up to and including 2001). The biggest fall came in 2000: from position 770 to position 1187 (-417). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2003.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 4 editions, this song shares that score with 250 other songs, and 3,239 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,056 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 770.
Also released in 1989
67 other songs from 1989 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Belfast Child – Simple Minds best position 62
- Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison best position 77
- Eternal Flame – The Bangles best position 96
- Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins best position 113
- Paradise City – Guns N' Roses best position 124
- Leningrad – Billy Joel best position 164
Neighbours in the 2003 list
In 2003, this song was at position 1981. Twelve Thirty (The Mamas & The Papas) was at position 1980, one place higher; Whole Lotta Shakin Going On (Jerry Lee Lewis) was at position 1982, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx in the Top 2000?
Right Here Waiting was on the list in 4 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2003.
What is the highest position of Right Here Waiting in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 770 in 1999.
How high was Right Here Waiting in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.