The Alternative Way
Anita Meyer
The Alternative Way by Anita Meyer (released in 1976) appeared in 13 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 889 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2011.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1849 |
| 2010 | 1473 |
| 2009 | 1693 |
| 2008 | 1061 |
| 2007 | 949 |
| 2006 | 1220 |
| 2005 | 1001 |
| 2004 | 1096 |
| 2003 | 1187 |
| 2002 | 889 |
| 2001 | 1149 |
| 2000 | 1009 |
| 1999 | 1267 |
More by Anita Meyer
- Why Tell Me Why best position 469
- They Don't Play Our Lovesong Anymore best position 1212
How the song fared
On average, The Alternative Way was at position 1218.7 in the 13 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1849 in 2011. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 13 editions (up to and including 2011). The biggest rise came in 2007: from position 1220 to position 949 (+271). The biggest fall came in 2009: from position 1061 to position 1693 (-632). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2011.
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 2,350 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 889.
Also released in 1976
127 other songs from 1976 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Dancing Queen – ABBA best position 16
- Music – John Miles best position 19
- The Last Resort – Eagles best position 26
- Somebody To Love – Queen best position 33
- If You Leave Me Now – Chicago best position 103
- Jessica – Allman Brothers Band best position 187
Neighbours in the 2011 list
In 2011, this song was at position 1849. 15 Miljoen Mensen (Fluitsma & Van Tijn) was at position 1848, one place higher; Single Girls (Laura Jansen) was at position 1850, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was The Alternative Way by Anita Meyer in the Top 2000?
The Alternative Way was on the list in 13 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2011.
What is the highest position of The Alternative Way in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 889 in 2002.
How high was The Alternative Way in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.