Solid
Ashford & Simpson
Solid by Ashford & Simpson (released in 1985) appeared in 2 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1198 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2002.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Solid was at position 1525 in the 2 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1852 in 1999. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2002.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 2 editions, this song shares that score with 456 other songs, and 3,784 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,067 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1198.
Also released in 1985
117 other songs from 1985 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Brothers In Arms – Dire Straits best position 7
- Sunday Bloody Sunday – U2 best position 13
- Kayleigh – Marillion best position 38
- The Unforgettable Fire – U2 best position 42
- Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush best position 53
- Take On Me – A-Ha best position 68
Neighbours in the 2002 list
In 2002, this song was at position 1198. Here Comes The Night (Them) was at position 1197, one place higher; Jolene (Dolly Parton) was at position 1199, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Solid by Ashford & Simpson in the Top 2000?
Solid was on the list in 2 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2002.
What is the highest position of Solid in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1198 in 2002.
How high was Solid in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.