Three Steps To Heaven
Eddie Cochran
Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran (released in 1960) appeared in 12 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 669 in 2003. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2010.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1717 |
| 2009 | 1704 |
| 2008 | 1187 |
| 2007 | 1372 |
| 2006 | 1357 |
| 2005 | 1118 |
| 2004 | 1288 |
| 2003 | 669 |
| 2002 | 1464 |
| 2001 | 1161 |
| 2000 | 1296 |
| 1999 | 767 |
More by Eddie Cochran
- C'mon Everybody best position 1592
How the song fared
On average, Three Steps To Heaven was at position 1258.3 in the 12 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1717 in 2010. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 12 editions (up to and including 2010). The biggest rise came in 2003: from position 1464 to position 669 (+795). The biggest fall came in 2004: from position 669 to position 1288 (-619). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2010.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 12 editions, this song shares that score with 162 other songs, and 1,792 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,793 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 669.
Also released in 1960
25 other songs from 1960 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Red River Rock – Johnny & The Hurricanes best position 222
- Apache – The Shadows best position 258
- It's Now Or Never – Elvis Presley best position 285
- Only The Lonely – Roy Orbison best position 441
- Ramona – Blue Diamonds best position 460
- Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis Presley best position 530
Neighbours in the 2010 list
In 2010, this song was at position 1717. I Don't Believe In Miracles (Colin Blunstone) was at position 1716, one place higher; I'd Rather Go Blind (Chicken Shack) was at position 1718, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran in the Top 2000?
Three Steps To Heaven was on the list in 12 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2010.
What is the highest position of Three Steps To Heaven in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 669 in 2003.
How high was Three Steps To Heaven in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.