When The Sun Goes Down
Arctic Monkeys
When The Sun Goes Down by Arctic Monkeys (released in 2006) appeared in 10 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 678 in 2022. The song first appeared on the list in 2016 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
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How the song fared
On average, When The Sun Goes Down was at position 957.4 in the 10 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1180 in 2017. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 10 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2018: from position 1180 to position 942 (+238). The biggest fall came in 2023: from position 678 to position 858 (-180). In 2025, the song was at position 1067 (in 2024: position 981).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 10 editions, this song shares that score with 228 other songs, and 2,155 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,820 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 678.
Also released in 2006
47 other songs from 2006 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Rood – Marco Borsato best position 17
- Back To Black – Amy Winehouse best position 43
- Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol best position 49
- Knights Of Cydonia – Muse best position 106
- Als De Morgen Is Gekomen – Jan Smit best position 131
- Snow (Hey Oh) – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 193
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 1067. All I Need (Air) was at position 1066, one place higher; Comptine D'Un Autre Été: L'Après-Midi (Amélie) (Yann Tiersen) was at position 1068, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was When The Sun Goes Down by Arctic Monkeys in the Top 2000?
When The Sun Goes Down was on the list in 10 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2016 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of When The Sun Goes Down in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 678 in 2022.
How high was When The Sun Goes Down in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 1067.