The Joker
Steve Miller Band
The Joker by Steve Miller Band (released in 1973) appeared in 23 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 869 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1914 |
| 2020 | 1888 |
| 2019 | 1714 |
| 2018 | 1727 |
| 2017 | 1458 |
| 2016 | 1544 |
| 2015 | 1835 |
| 2014 | 1734 |
| 2013 | 1399 |
| 2012 | 1354 |
| 2011 | 1151 |
| 2010 | 1091 |
| 2009 | 1211 |
| 2008 | 1478 |
| 2007 | 1680 |
| 2006 | 1758 |
| 2005 | 1529 |
| 2004 | 1064 |
| 2003 | 1414 |
| 2002 | 1034 |
| 2001 | 1123 |
| 2000 | 869 |
| 1999 | 1283 |
More by Steve Miller Band
- Fly Like An Eagle best position 697
- Abracadabra best position 1241
- Rock 'n Me best position 1628
How the song fared
On average, The Joker was at position 1445.7 in the 23 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1914 in 2021. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 23 editions (up to and including 2021). The biggest rise came in 2000: from position 1283 to position 869 (+414). The biggest fall came in 2005: from position 1064 to position 1529 (-465). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2021.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 23 editions, this song shares that score with 59 other songs, and 820 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,299 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 869.
Also released in 1973
120 other songs from 1973 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Radar Love – Golden Earring best position 6
- Angie – The Rolling Stones best position 8
- Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones best position 14
- Halo Of Flies – Alice Cooper best position 19
- Sebastian – Cockney Rebel best position 49
- Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple best position 64
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1914. Mooi Liedje (Acda & De Munnik) was at position 1913, one place higher; Song Sung Blue (Neil Diamond) was at position 1915, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was The Joker by Steve Miller Band in the Top 2000?
The Joker was on the list in 23 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of The Joker in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 869 in 2000.
How high was The Joker in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.