W.O.L.D.
Harry Chapin
W.O.L.D. by Harry Chapin (released in 1974) appeared in 6 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1225 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2005.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, W.O.L.D. was at position 1420.5 in the 6 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1734 in 2003. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 5 editions (up to and including 2003). The biggest rise came in 2002: from position 1342 to position 1308 (+34). The biggest fall came in 2003: from position 1308 to position 1734 (-426). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2005.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 6 editions, this song shares that score with 179 other songs, and 2,862 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 3,132 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1225.
Also released in 1974
120 other songs from 1974 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Piano Man – Billy Joel best position 2
- School – Supertramp best position 14
- Het Dorp – Wim Sonneveld best position 25
- Jolene – Dolly Parton best position 64
- Killer Queen – Queen best position 88
- Waterloo – ABBA best position 101
Neighbours in the 2005 list
In 2005, this song was at position 1683. David's Song (Kelly Family) was at position 1682, one place higher; Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Elton John) was at position 1684, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was W.O.L.D. by Harry Chapin in the Top 2000?
W.O.L.D. was on the list in 6 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2005.
What is the highest position of W.O.L.D. in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1225 in 1999.
How high was W.O.L.D. in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.