Why
Annie Lennox
Why by Annie Lennox (released in 1992) appeared in 24 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 317 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2022.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1971 |
| 2021 | 1962 |
| 2020 | 1708 |
| 2019 | 1829 |
| 2018 | 1373 |
| 2017 | 1462 |
| 2016 | 1535 |
| 2015 | 1480 |
| 2014 | 1222 |
| 2013 | 1108 |
| 2012 | 1117 |
| 2011 | 839 |
| 2010 | 715 |
| 2009 | 765 |
| 2008 | 442 |
| 2007 | 402 |
| 2006 | 571 |
| 2005 | 441 |
| 2004 | 491 |
| 2003 | 413 |
| 2002 | 346 |
| 2001 | 447 |
| 2000 | 431 |
| 1999 | 317 |
More by Annie Lennox
- No More I Love You's best position 1739
How the song fared
On average, Why was at position 974.5 in the 24 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1971 in 2022. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 24 editions (up to and including 2022). The biggest rise came in 2007: from position 571 to position 402 (+169). The biggest fall came in 2019: from position 1373 to position 1829 (-456). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2022.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 24 editions, this song shares that score with 42 other songs, and 777 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 927 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 317.
Also released in 1992
57 other songs from 1992 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- November Rain – Guns N' Roses best position 6
- One – U2 best position 6
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica best position 8
- Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton best position 21
- Killing In The Name – Rage Against The Machine best position 34
- Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 35
Neighbours in the 2022 list
In 2022, this song was at position 1971. I Don't Want To Talk About It (Rod Stewart) was at position 1970, one place higher; One Kiss (Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa) was at position 1972, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Why by Annie Lennox in the Top 2000?
Why was on the list in 24 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2022.
What is the highest position of Why in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 317 in 1999.
How high was Why in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.