The Wild Boys
Duran Duran
The Wild Boys by Duran Duran (released in 1984) appeared in 11 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1105 in 2002. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1980 |
| 2013 | 1931 |
| 2008 | 1614 |
| 2007 | 1977 |
| 2006 | 1873 |
| 2005 | 1745 |
| 2004 | 1244 |
| 2003 | 1206 |
| 2002 | 1105 |
| 2001 | 1210 |
| 2000 | 1155 |
More by Duran Duran
- The Reflex best position 454
- Save A Prayer best position 458
- Ordinary World best position 625
- A View To A Kill best position 1063
How the song fared
On average, The Wild Boys was at position 1549.1 in the 11 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1980 in 2021. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 9 editions (up to and including 2008). The biggest rise came in 2008: from position 1977 to position 1614 (+363). The biggest fall came in 2005: from position 1244 to position 1745 (-501). 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 11 editions, this song shares that score with 199 other songs, and 1,955 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,858 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1105.
Also released in 1984
126 other songs from 1984 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Purple Rain – Prince & The Revolution best position 13
- Over De Muur – Klein Orkest best position 29
- Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen best position 29
- When The Lady Smiles – Golden Earring best position 43
- Summer Of '69 – Bryan Adams best position 43
- Pride (In The Name Of Love) – U2 best position 47
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1980. Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love (Van Halen) was at position 1979, one place higher; Sunny Afternoon (The Kinks) was at position 1981, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was The Wild Boys by Duran Duran in the Top 2000?
The Wild Boys was on the list in 11 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of The Wild Boys in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1105 in 2002.
How high was The Wild Boys in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.