Summer Nights
John Travolta & Olivia Newton John
Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton John (released in 1978) appeared in 8 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 767 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2008.
Chart history
All positions by edition
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How the song fared
On average, Summer Nights was at position 1472.3 in the 8 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1838 in 2008. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 7 editions (up to and including 2006). The biggest rise came in 2004: from position 1599 to position 1453 (+146). The biggest fall came in 2001: from position 767 to position 1170 (-403). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2008.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 8 editions, this song shares that score with 157 other songs, and 2,527 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,042 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 767.
Also released in 1978
130 other songs from 1978 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Meat Loaf best position 5
- Sultans Of Swing – Dire Straits best position 10
- Laat Me – Ramses Shaffy best position 10
- Whole Lotta Rosie – AC/DC best position 12
- Dreadlock Holiday – 10cc best position 37
- Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra best position 42
Neighbours in the 2008 list
In 2008, this song was at position 1838. Down On The Corner (Creedence Clearwater Revival) was at position 1837, one place higher; Don't Look Back (Boston) was at position 1839, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton John in the Top 2000?
Summer Nights was on the list in 8 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2008.
What is the highest position of Summer Nights in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 767 in 2000.
How high was Summer Nights in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.