Take My Breath Away
Berlin
Take My Breath Away by Berlin (released in 1986) appeared in 16 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 646 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2018.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1930 |
| 2017 | 1827 |
| 2015 | 1945 |
| 2014 | 1787 |
| 2013 | 1986 |
| 2012 | 1904 |
| 2008 | 1328 |
| 2007 | 1479 |
| 2006 | 1592 |
| 2005 | 1660 |
| 2004 | 1038 |
| 2003 | 1198 |
| 2002 | 760 |
| 2001 | 646 |
| 2000 | 734 |
| 1999 | 647 |
How the song fared
On average, Take My Breath Away was at position 1403.8 in the 16 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1986 in 2013. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 10 editions (up to and including 2008). The biggest rise came in 2014: from position 1986 to position 1787 (+199). The biggest fall came in 2005: from position 1038 to position 1660 (-622). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2018.
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 1,747 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 646.
Also released in 1986
96 other songs from 1986 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Who Wants To Live Forever – Queen best position 22
- Master Of puppets – Metallica best position 27
- Jeanny – Falco best position 58
- The Final Countdown – Europe best position 87
- The Lady In Red – Chris de Burgh best position 134
- Living Doll – Cliff Richard & The Young Ones best position 134
Neighbours in the 2018 list
In 2018, this song was at position 1930. Never Alone (2 Brothers on the 4th Floor) was at position 1929, one place higher; You Make Lovin' Fun (Fleetwood Mac) was at position 1931, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Take My Breath Away by Berlin in the Top 2000?
Take My Breath Away was on the list in 16 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2018.
What is the highest position of Take My Breath Away in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 646 in 2001.
How high was Take My Breath Away in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.