Walk Don't Run
The Ventures
Walk Don't Run by The Ventures (released in 1960) appeared in 2 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1871 in 2000. The song first appeared on the list in 2000 and last appeared on it in 2003.
Chart history
All positions by edition
How the song fared
On average, Walk Don't Run was at position 1923 in the 2 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1975 in 2003. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2003.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 2 editions, this song shares that score with 456 other songs, and 3,784 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 4,630 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1871.
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 2003 list
In 2003, this song was at position 1975. Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson) was at position 1974, one place higher; I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World) (Donald Fagen) was at position 1976, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Walk Don't Run by The Ventures in the Top 2000?
Walk Don't Run was on the list in 2 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2000 and most recently in 2003.
What is the highest position of Walk Don't Run in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1871 in 2000.
How high was Walk Don't Run in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.