While You See A Chance
Steve Winwood
While You See A Chance by Steve Winwood (released in 1981) appeared in 17 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 884 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2015.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1924 |
| 2014 | 1570 |
| 2013 | 1451 |
| 2012 | 1327 |
| 2011 | 1501 |
| 2010 | 1352 |
| 2009 | 1419 |
| 2008 | 1248 |
| 2007 | 1313 |
| 2006 | 1392 |
| 2005 | 1251 |
| 2004 | 1213 |
| 2003 | 1112 |
| 2002 | 1123 |
| 2001 | 884 |
| 2000 | 1235 |
| 1999 | 1238 |
More by Steve Winwood
- Higher Love best position 1873
How the song fared
On average, While You See A Chance was at position 1326.6 in the 17 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1924 in 2015. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 17 editions (up to and including 2015). The biggest rise came in 2001: from position 1235 to position 884 (+351). The biggest fall came in 2015: from position 1570 to position 1924 (-354). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2015.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 17 editions, this song shares that score with 129 other songs, and 1,188 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,331 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 884.
Also released in 1981
82 other songs from 1981 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- The River – Bruce Springsteen best position 7
- In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins best position 36
- Under Pressure – David Bowie & Queen best position 38
- Don't Stop Believin' – Journey best position 79
- 32 Jaar (Sinds 1 Dag Of 2) – Doe Maar best position 105
- Vienna – Ultravox best position 106
Neighbours in the 2015 list
In 2015, this song was at position 1924. A Salty Dog (Procol Harum) was at position 1923, one place higher; Tougher Than The Rest (Bruce Springsteen) was at position 1925, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was While You See A Chance by Steve Winwood in the Top 2000?
While You See A Chance was on the list in 17 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2015.
What is the highest position of While You See A Chance in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 884 in 2001.
How high was While You See A Chance in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.