Substitute
The Who
Substitute by The Who (released in 1966) appeared in 16 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 758 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2014.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1998 |
| 2013 | 1691 |
| 2012 | 1628 |
| 2011 | 1492 |
| 2010 | 1362 |
| 2009 | 1327 |
| 2008 | 1174 |
| 2007 | 1303 |
| 2006 | 1266 |
| 2005 | 1047 |
| 2004 | 1152 |
| 2003 | 1118 |
| 2002 | 1089 |
| 2001 | 784 |
| 2000 | 1004 |
| 1999 | 758 |
More by The Who
- Baba O'Riley best position 137
- My Generation best position 211
- Overture (Tommy) best position 214
- See Me, Feel Me best position 226
- Pinball Wizard best position 309
- Won't Get Fooled Again best position 369
- Happy Jack best position 1099
- Who Are You best position 1107
How the song fared
On average, Substitute was at position 1262.1 in the 16 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1998 in 2014. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 16 editions (up to and including 2014). The biggest rise came in 2001: from position 1004 to position 784 (+220). The biggest fall came in 2014: from position 1691 to position 1998 (-307). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2014.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 16 editions, this song shares that score with 103 other songs, and 1,318 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,025 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 758.
Also released in 1966
119 other songs from 1966 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- God Only Knows – The Beach Boys best position 13
- The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel best position 23
- Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones best position 33
- Verdronken Vlinder – Boudewijn De Groot best position 47
- Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys best position 52
- Welterusten, Mijnheer De President – Boudewijn De Groot best position 68
Neighbours in the 2014 list
In 2014, this song was at position 1998. Titles (Barclay James Harvest) was at position 1997, one place higher; Borderline (Madonna) was at position 1999, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Substitute by The Who in the Top 2000?
Substitute was on the list in 16 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2014.
What is the highest position of Substitute in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 758 in 1999.
How high was Substitute in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.