Toveren
Herman Van Veen
Toveren by Herman Van Veen (released in 1987) appeared in 22 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 865 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1976 |
| 2021 | 1895 |
| 2020 | 1880 |
| 2019 | 1919 |
| 2018 | 1611 |
| 2017 | 1872 |
| 2016 | 1707 |
| 2015 | 1722 |
| 2014 | 1753 |
| 2013 | 1596 |
| 2012 | 1584 |
| 2011 | 1368 |
| 2010 | 1307 |
| 2009 | 1226 |
| 2008 | 1200 |
| 2007 | 1033 |
| 2006 | 1346 |
| 2005 | 1074 |
| 2004 | 1142 |
| 2003 | 1237 |
| 2002 | 1384 |
| 1999 | 865 |
More by Herman Van Veen
- Liefde Van Later best position 174
- Suzanne best position 269
- Anne best position 309
- Hilversum 3 best position 621
- Opzij Opzij best position 973
How the song fared
On average, Toveren was at position 1486.2 in the 22 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1976 in 2025. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 20 editions (up to and including 2021). The biggest rise came in 2007: from position 1346 to position 1033 (+313). The biggest fall came in 2019: from position 1611 to position 1919 (-308). In 2025, the song was at position 1976; it was not on the list in 2024.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 22 editions, this song shares that score with 33 other songs, and 880 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,287 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 865.
Also released in 1987
92 other songs from 1987 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- With Or Without You – U2 best position 26
- Where The Streets Have No Name – U2 best position 64
- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2 best position 72
- Troy – Sinead O'Connor best position 72
- Barcelona – Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé best position 105
- Mag Het Licht Uit – De Dijk best position 144
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 1976. Tonight, Tonight (The Smashing Pumpkins) was at position 1975, one place higher; Moon Over Bourbon Street (Sting) was at position 1977, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Toveren by Herman Van Veen in the Top 2000?
Toveren was on the list in 22 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of Toveren in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 865 in 1999.
How high was Toveren in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 1976.