Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
U2
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own by U2 (released in 2004) appeared in 13 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 445 in 2007. The song first appeared on the list in 2007 and last appeared on it in 2019.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1797 |
| 2018 | 1812 |
| 2017 | 1502 |
| 2016 | 1445 |
| 2015 | 1052 |
| 2014 | 1001 |
| 2013 | 744 |
| 2012 | 1150 |
| 2011 | 844 |
| 2010 | 787 |
| 2009 | 839 |
| 2008 | 1746 |
| 2007 | 445 |
More by U2
- One best position 6
- 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
How the song fared
On average, Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own was at position 1166.5 in the 13 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1812 in 2018. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 13 editions (up to and including 2019). The biggest rise came in 2009: from position 1746 to position 839 (+907). The biggest fall came in 2008: from position 445 to position 1746 (-1301). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2019.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 13 editions, this song shares that score with 120 other songs, and 1,671 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,231 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 445.
Also released in 2004
43 other songs from 2004 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Brabant – Guus Meeuwis best position 22
- De Vondeling Van Ameland – Boudewijn De Groot best position 22
- Geef Mij Je Angst – Guus Meeuwis best position 63
- The Closest Thing To Crazy – Katie Melua best position 72
- Holiday In Spain – Bløf & Counting Crows best position 77
- Somewhere Only We Know – Keane best position 121
Neighbours in the 2019 list
In 2019, this song was at position 1797. Club Tropicana (Wham) was at position 1796, one place higher; Sweet Disposition (The Temper Trap) was at position 1798, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own by U2 in the Top 2000?
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own was on the list in 13 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2007 and most recently in 2019.
What is the highest position of Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 445 in 2007.
How high was Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.